a. Facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.
Artifact: Web Quest
Course: MEDT 6401
Semester: Spring 2009
NETS Reflection: For this assignment, I designed a web quest that allowed students to use the Internet along with office software to learn about the major components of a computer. In this particular web quest the technology standards and the content standards were one and the same. However, a web quest can easily be done in any subject area. Whether science, art, social studies, or math, web quests can direct students to rich multimedia experiences that are far more interactive than just listening to a lecture.
b. Use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.
Artifact: Technology Connected Lesson Plan
Course: MEDT 6401
Semester: Spring 2009
NETS Reflection: This particular lesson was created with 8th grade students in mind. These students are very social, and if asked, they always want to work in groups. The lesson is designed to allow students to work through a tutorial on their own but then will be allowed to work on their presentation in small groups. Often students at this age can learn from their peers much easier than from teachers. It is important to design lessons that include as many of the forms of learning as possible whether visual, auditory, or intrapersonal.
c. Apply technology to demonstrate students' higher-order skills and creativity.
Artifact: Online Course Design
Course: MEDT 7472
Semester: Summer 2009
NETS Reflection: During the design of this online course module, included was the creation of presentations that would explain the process of solving several types of equations. When students are required to explain the processes involved while solving equations, ensures they understand the concepts. The creation of artifacts demonstrates the higher order skills that are the ultimate goal of any learning activity. The fact that they were collaborating in an online environment makes the application of technology a necessity.
d. Manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.
Artifact: Instructional Website - Pythagorean Theorem
Course: MEDT 7467
Semester: Fall 2008
NETS Reflection: I designed this instructional website to allow students to learn about the Pythagorean Theorem. Included are the history of the theorem, a review of some prerequisite skills, a discovery activity, how to apply the theorem and finally some practice problems. Students could work through this website in the computer lab alone or with a partner. This is a good example of how students could be guided through an interactive lesson in a computer or technology lab. This site could also be used as a review for students who may need to refresh their skills using the Pythagorean Theorem.
e. Use current research and district/state/national content and technology standards to build lessons and units of instruction.
Artifact: Instructional Design Plan
Course: MEDT 7472
Semester: Summer 2009
NETS Reflection: This assignment was done prior to the building of my online module. Before designing any lesson or course, it is necessary to know the standards which you are trying to teach. Otherwise, your instruction will not meet the proper objectives. Creating such an outline also makes your job easier when you begin to build such a module. While it is quite alright to go above and beyond the standards, these should remain your primary goal.
