CO-PBST

7.1 Apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction – I have met this standard by creating and developing a Smartboard lesson plan. This lesson plan had been developed for students in the first grade based on and according to Colorado Science standards for the first grade. With a partner we created a lesson plan through this program, which has given me the ability to apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction.

7.2 Use technology to increase student achievement- I have met this standard through many assignments in this class. I designed and developed a WebQuest site for students. This site helps student achievement by effectively integrating the curriculum and focusing on the content, personal growth and development, and even assessments through a web-based program. The site I devolved was created based on second and third grade Colorado standards of reading, writing, and science. This has given me the ability to increase student achievement through technology.

7.3 Utilize technology to manage and communicate information- I have met this standard by creating a Podcast for students and employers to listen to and communicate through technology. I created and managed a Podcast to reflect my teaching philosophy and provide information about myself. Through creating a Podcast I have utilized technology to manage and communicate information.

7.4 Apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning- I have met this standard by creating a grading rubric in my SmartBoard technology based lesson plan. The rubric contains the standards that the students have to meet in order to receive a grade. The rubric states what is expected, and points are possible for the worked turned in. An example would be if the students did not provide sufficient amount of information on their chosen animal then their points would not project the same as a student who provided all the information on their assigned animal. Through creating a rubric I have applied technology to data-driven assessments of learning.

7.5 Instruct students in basic technology skills- I have met this standard through numerous assignments. Whether it was WebQuest, SmartBoard, Podcasts, or Digital Storytelling. With all of these assignments I have created, students are instructed through and with technology. Whether it is being apart of the lesson plan and answering questions on the SmartBoard, or being instructed to research information with given links on WebQuest. Technology is there! These are some of the examples of being able to instruct students in basic technology skills.