Artifact 6

I originally composed this statement in response to a question posed by my instructors in my Literacy, Technology and Instruction course in Fall 2004. A focus of this course is how technology can be used in a school setting, and the question was "How can you effectively use technology in your classroom?"

Impact

Before completing this assignment, I had never really had a chance to brainstorm ideas on how to incorporate technology into my classroom. This assignment has helped me plan how to use the technology resources available to me, even if they are not all on a computer.

Alignment with NETS-T

2A. This assignment allowed me to design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.

2D. This assignment allowed me to plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.

Alignment with INTASC

Principle 2. The teacher understands how children learn and develop, and can provide learning opportunities that support their intellectual, social and personal development.

Principle 3. The teacher understands how students differ in their approaches to learning and creates instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse learners.

Principle 4. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

Principle 5. The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

Principle 7. The teacher plans instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, the community, and curriculum goals.