CO-PBST+7

Standard 7 in CO-PBST addresses knowledge of technology, expecting the teacher to be able to demonstrate the ability to use it.
7.1 Apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction. 7.2 Use technology to increase student achievement. 7.3 Utilize technology to manage and communicate information. 7.4 Apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning. 7.5 Instruct students in basic technology skills.

7.1) I have met this standard by presenting different tasks and assignments using more a technology based environment verses the traditional chalkboard and paper approach. For example, I created an assignment known as a Web Quest. This is a website activity with all parameters for the assignment online. To create this Web Quest I used iWeb (this is a program only for MAC’s). As for the hosting of the site I was able to publish it on my own website. Secondly, the most obvious way in delivering instruction is by using a projector in the classroom. At every class meeting we were taught by utilizing the technology provide in the classroom.

7.2) I have shown understanding of this standard by creating a SMART notebook presentation for the class. This is an interactive presentation that helps keep the focus on the teacher and the material being presented. When students are actively engaged in learning they have a better ability to achieve. Another way I have shown that I have meet the standards for section 7.2 is through the use of communication and how assignments are submitted. All assignments for this class have been online, I have shown that I can open the assignment follow instructions and submit the assignment.

7.3) Showing my ability to acquire and submit work in the class meets this standard. Again for communication purposes the class has been surrounded by presentations using a projector to teach/show the information. This standard has been meet by all of the assignments created in this class. The Web Quest show information can be given to students using different/non-traditional processes. The Storyboard is a slideshow of pictures, data, graphs, or any type of illustration, being narrated. This give the student the ability use different sense to learn. The Notebook assignment shows how to present information with the ability to interact with it in class. Giving an almost 3D effect to learning.

7.4) I have meet this standard by creating a rubric for students to follow and be graded on. This rubric helps with student organization for the data they will submit. The rubric is a tool for teachers to asses work submitted. Another way I have demonstrated this standard is by using my SMART notebook. In my lesson I crated a quiz at the end of the presentation. This meets the standard because it gives the class automatic feedback on the data from the questions they answered in class.

7.5) I have demonstrated proficiency in this standard by completing this class and turning in all of the assignments. In doing this I will in turn expect the same from my students because I have done and know how to instruct them on the procedure. From using SMART technologies to Web 2.0 tools and presentations I will have shown my ability to use technology in a classroom.