PDE
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Artifact
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Summary
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Reflection
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ISTE Nets
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II.A.1
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At Hempfield School District I am a member of the Elementary Tech Leader Group. This group of about 10-12 elementary teachers meets monthly to discuss new technologies and means to disseminate knowledge about these technologies to other staff members. Teachers from various buildings, grade levels, and specialties are represented. While all members have varying experiences with technology, all are eager to learn and share knowledge with their colleagues.
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Being a member of this group not only helps me grow as a tech leader, but also helps me inform my staff of my technology capabilities. As a new teacher to the building, it has been so helpful to have a way to connect with teachers. As a librarian, I want teachers to know that I can help them with more than just books, without sounding pushy. The tech leaders group is a way for me to share and gain ideas from other elementary level teachers.
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3.B
3.C 4.D 5.A 5.B 5.C 5.D |
II.A.2
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This document shows screen shots from Hempfield School District's Tech Ticket page. As a librarian with demonstrated skills in technology, I have the ability to both submit tickets and resolve tickets.
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Traveling between two buildings can sometimes make it difficult to establish relationships with all staff members. It is frustrating when you learn that a teacher needed something, but you were unavailable to assist them because you were at the other building. While the Tech Ticket program has not eliminated these issues, I feel that it gives my staff piece of mind knowing that I will be able to get them some of the resources they need, even though I am not physically present. At the secondary level, students may also submit tech tickets.
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3.A
3.B 3.C 5.D |
II.A.3
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In both my library classes and my 2nd and 4th grade WIN (What I Need) classes, I try to incorporate as much technology as possible. Many of the tools I use in my lessons are new to the students, and therefore it is essential that I clearly communicate my expectations. Introducing blogs at 2nd grade may seem a bit early to some educators, but I knew that as long as I had the classroom teacher's support, and the support of parents, that this would be a very beneficial tool. In order to communicate the expectations to parents, I send this letter home. The letter also included a special login for parents to use so they could also keep track of the assignments I gave to students, and see their child's responses.
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When I first expressed my interest in beginning a blog for 2nd grade students, it was not received as well as I had hoped. Some staff thought 2nd grade may be a bit to early to begin blogging. I, however, had quickly came to learn that my students were bright and motivated. I also had to find a way to deal with not seeing them for certain cycle days since I was at another building. While posts on the blog are rigorous, I give students ample amount of time, and continuously provide private feedback to them in order for them to meet the expectations. Since this was a new tool to the students, classroom teachers, and parents, I knew that it was especially important to communicate the intentions of the blog clearly to all parties involved.
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1.A
1.B 1.C 1.D 2.A 2.B 2.C 2.D 3.A 3.B 3.C 3.D 4.A 4.B 4.C 4.D 5.B |
II.A.4
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During my ITC 562 course, I examined the requirements of CIPA (the Children's Internet Protection Act). As both a librarian and a leader in instructional technology, it is very important for me to have a firm understanding of legislation such as CIPA and demonstrate my understanding when I use digital resources with my students. Artifacts include links to both a KidBlog and Edmodo site which were both created for students and teachers, yet no private information was provided (not even an email address).
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"Swimming pools can be dangerous for children. To protect them, one can install locks, put up fences, and deploy pool alarms. All these measures are helpful, but by far the most important thing that one can do for one’s children is to teach them to swim."
I found this quote during my ITC 562 course and I firmly believe what it is saying. I agree that the Internet can contain material that we wish our students would not have to view; however, the Internet is such a valuable teaching tool that the benefits far outweigh the risks. It is our job as educators to prepare our students for college and the work force, and with so many careers involving technology, it is more important than ever to "teach them to swim". |
4.A
4.C 4.D 5.C |