G.A.M.E Plan

In our technological world, today's 21st Century student needs more than a worksheet.  I recently attended a conference and one of the issues presented in the seminar talked about generations and the customs within each generation.  When I grew up, I was taught to always do whatever an adult told me to do. Otherwise, not ask questions.  Today's youth are taught ask questions. Testing requires students to ask "why questions" to foster learning outside the box.


As educators, we must adhere to this personality and find ways to draw the learner into the subject.  Technology can help close this gap.  The G.A.M.E. plan can be used to help guide students and educators to achieve goals and to successfully integrate technology into the lesson or unit. The the National Education Standards for Teacher (NETS-T) that I chose to reflect on are located under standard 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity: Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:

c.	promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.
d.	model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.

GOALS:  I would like to use digital portfolios in my classroom.  Our school requires educators to keep portfolios, with a binder for each student that holds a sample of work from various checkpoints throughout the school year.  The students will update the portfolios, including various digital projects such as our Glogster posters.

ACTIONS:  I will utilize the portfolios using our school server.  In order create digital portfolios, I will need the assistance of our technology department liason and access to computers on a monthly basis for my classroom. 

MONITOR:  I will monitor student portfolios to check for digital accuracy of information and organizational planning.  I will also make sure snapshots of the students school year are included in the portfolio.

EVALUATE:  I will evaluate the portfolios during the school year.  Our first parent/students conference will be in the winter and we will present the portfolios to the parents.

 I believe this project will support the NET-S standard I am wanting to address and improve upon. I am excited about this project and the overall outcomes.