CO-PBST+7

Standard Seven: Knowledge of Technology: The teacher is skilled in technology and is knowledgeable about using technology to support instruction and enhance student learning.

The teacher has demonstrated the ability to:

7.1 Apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction. I have met this standard by designing and developing a WebQuest site. The WebQuest activity was designed according to Colorado Science Standards for Grades 3-5. The activity is to be delivered through a website created on Google Sites.

7.2 Use technology to increase student achievement. I have met this standard by designing and developing a wide variety of activities including a podcast, a digital story, a SMART board presentation and a WebQuest, all of which engage the student through various technological platforms and offer different platforms to expand student achievements through different modes. I have proven that I have the ability to use technology to enable students to increase achievement.

7.3 Utilize technology to manage and communicate information. I have met this standard by designing and posting a Podcast as well as a Digital Story. Both projects utilized technology in order to communicate information with an intended audience, thus proving I have the ability to utilize technology to manage and communicate information. I believe, that I have also met this standard by communicating and collaborating with my peers to communicate and build projects like the SMART board presentation.

7.4 Apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning. I have met this standard by creating a rubric for the WebQuest site. The rubric identifies areas in which each student will be evaluated and is presented to the students via website created on Google Sites. Also through the SMART board presentation the activities offer an opportunity to assess students prior to continuing the lesson to ensure a level playing field.

7.5 Instruct students in basic technology skills. I have met this standard by designing and developing an interactive SMART board presentation, a podcast, a digital story, and a WebQuest, all of which require basic technology skills to be properly accessed. Students will have the opportunity to be instructed in how to access and interact for these activities and will also receive guidance throughout the activity in order to ensure comprehension and acquisition of basic technology skills necessary for the tasks.