Standard 3
Model Digital Age Work and Learning
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
In an attempt to encourage fluency in technology systems and transfer current knowledge to new technologies and situations, I have been asked to teach an online course for our entire district to train teachers to set up and utilize his/her School-In-Sites website. This course, Webpage Tips and Tricks for Teachers, is offered through the local community college and BlackBoard is the learning management system from which we teach it.
I also help out a lot with our Career and Technical education department by holding regular meetings with Northside's CTE teachers to prepare them for state testing and how to analyze testing data to plan future lessons.
b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation
Collaborating with others through digital tools takes place on a daily basis. Through email I am able to send messages about upcoming events or the status of a student. Through PowerSchool, I am able to stay up-to-date with keeping a running record of student's grades and I have the ability to find demographic data on them as well. I am also able to analyze and recognize problems that might arise with a student (i.e. inconsistent absences/truancy or potential failures). PowerSchool is not only for educators, students and parents can log in and observe current grades, absences, discipline, etc. PowerSchool was implemented this past 2013-2014 school year. Even though the initial implementation was bumpy, the results by the spring semester have been phenomenal. Student and parent communication and involvement have increased sufficiently.
With Remind I am able to communicate with all of my students, either by class/group/team or all at the same time by sending one text (i.e. test reminders, foods to eat morning of state assessments, etc.). It is a subscription-based texting tool that is free.
I also collaborate with colleagues that teach the same curricula I am currently teaching within a collaborative Moodle. There is where I can access the curricula, supplemental exercises, assessment ideas, and educators share additional ideas to enhance student learning and increase student engagement.
To make sure that my parents are informed, I utilize my School-In-Sites website (a resource that is provided by our district as a mandatory communication tool as part of each school's annual strategic plan). For the classes I teach, I have Mrs. Cobb's Virtual Classroom. This is where students go to find notes, what they have missed while absent, what is expected of them, etc.
c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats
Collaborating with others through digital tools takes place on a daily basis. Through email I am able to send messages about upcoming events or the status of a student. Through PowerSchool, I am able to stay up-to-date with keeping a running record of student's grades and I have the ability to find demographic data on them as well. I am also able to analyze and recognize problems that might arise with a student (i.e. inconsistent absences/truancy or potential failures). PowerSchool is not only for educators, students and parents can log in and observe current grades, absences, discipline, etc. PowerSchool was implemented this past 2013-2014 school year. Even though the initial implementation was bumpy, the results by the spring semester have been phenomenal. Student and parent communication and involvement have increased sufficiently.
With Remind I am able to communicate with all of my students, either by class/group/team or all at the same time by sending one text (i.e. test reminders, foods to eat morning of state assessments, etc.). It is a subscription-based texting tool that is free.
I also collaborate with colleagues that teach the same curricula I am currently teaching within a collaborative Moodle. There is where I can access the curricula, supplemental exercises, assessment ideas, and educators share additional ideas to enhance student learning and increase student engagement.
To make sure that my parents are informed, I utilize my School-In-Sites website (a resource that is provided by our district as a mandatory communication tool as part of each school's annual strategic plan). For the classes I teach, I have Mrs. Cobb's Virtual Classroom. This is where students go to find notes, what they have missed while absent, what is expected of them, etc.
d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning
In an attempt to encourage fluency in technology systems and transfer current knowledge to new technologies and situations, I have been asked to teach an online course for our entire district to train teachers to set up and utilize his/her School-In-Sites website. This course, Webpage Tips and Tricks for Teachers, is offered through the local community college and BlackBoard is the learning management system from which we teach it.
I also help out a lot with our Career and Technical education department by holding regular meetings with Northside's CTE teachers to prepare them for state testing and how to analyze testing data to plan future lessons.
In an attempt to encourage fluency in technology systems and transfer current knowledge to new technologies and situations, I have been asked to teach an online course for our entire district to train teachers to set up and utilize his/her School-In-Sites website. This course, Webpage Tips and Tricks for Teachers, is offered through the local community college and BlackBoard is the learning management system from which we teach it.
I also help out a lot with our Career and Technical education department by holding regular meetings with Northside's CTE teachers to prepare them for state testing and how to analyze testing data to plan future lessons.
b. Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation
Collaborating with others through digital tools takes place on a daily basis. Through email I am able to send messages about upcoming events or the status of a student. Through PowerSchool, I am able to stay up-to-date with keeping a running record of student's grades and I have the ability to find demographic data on them as well. I am also able to analyze and recognize problems that might arise with a student (i.e. inconsistent absences/truancy or potential failures). PowerSchool is not only for educators, students and parents can log in and observe current grades, absences, discipline, etc. PowerSchool was implemented this past 2013-2014 school year. Even though the initial implementation was bumpy, the results by the spring semester have been phenomenal. Student and parent communication and involvement have increased sufficiently.
With Remind I am able to communicate with all of my students, either by class/group/team or all at the same time by sending one text (i.e. test reminders, foods to eat morning of state assessments, etc.). It is a subscription-based texting tool that is free.
I also collaborate with colleagues that teach the same curricula I am currently teaching within a collaborative Moodle. There is where I can access the curricula, supplemental exercises, assessment ideas, and educators share additional ideas to enhance student learning and increase student engagement.
To make sure that my parents are informed, I utilize my School-In-Sites website (a resource that is provided by our district as a mandatory communication tool as part of each school's annual strategic plan). For the classes I teach, I have Mrs. Cobb's Virtual Classroom. This is where students go to find notes, what they have missed while absent, what is expected of them, etc.
c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats
Collaborating with others through digital tools takes place on a daily basis. Through email I am able to send messages about upcoming events or the status of a student. Through PowerSchool, I am able to stay up-to-date with keeping a running record of student's grades and I have the ability to find demographic data on them as well. I am also able to analyze and recognize problems that might arise with a student (i.e. inconsistent absences/truancy or potential failures). PowerSchool is not only for educators, students and parents can log in and observe current grades, absences, discipline, etc. PowerSchool was implemented this past 2013-2014 school year. Even though the initial implementation was bumpy, the results by the spring semester have been phenomenal. Student and parent communication and involvement have increased sufficiently.
With Remind I am able to communicate with all of my students, either by class/group/team or all at the same time by sending one text (i.e. test reminders, foods to eat morning of state assessments, etc.). It is a subscription-based texting tool that is free.
I also collaborate with colleagues that teach the same curricula I am currently teaching within a collaborative Moodle. There is where I can access the curricula, supplemental exercises, assessment ideas, and educators share additional ideas to enhance student learning and increase student engagement.
To make sure that my parents are informed, I utilize my School-In-Sites website (a resource that is provided by our district as a mandatory communication tool as part of each school's annual strategic plan). For the classes I teach, I have Mrs. Cobb's Virtual Classroom. This is where students go to find notes, what they have missed while absent, what is expected of them, etc.
d. Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning
In an attempt to encourage fluency in technology systems and transfer current knowledge to new technologies and situations, I have been asked to teach an online course for our entire district to train teachers to set up and utilize his/her School-In-Sites website. This course, Webpage Tips and Tricks for Teachers, is offered through the local community college and BlackBoard is the learning management system from which we teach it.
I also help out a lot with our Career and Technical education department by holding regular meetings with Northside's CTE teachers to prepare them for state testing and how to analyze testing data to plan future lessons.
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