I have learned many things throughout this course, including
the purpose and benefits of creating a GAME plan. Early in the course, I
examined the NETS-T and selected two areas I would like to improve on. These
became the goals for my GAME plan. Over the next few weeks I took actions
toward achieving my goals and continually monitored my progress. I learned that
my goals are going to take longer to achieve than just a few weeks. My goals
will continue to remain just that, goals. It is important that I don't quit
striving to achieve them as it is more clear now than ever that I have a lot of
work yet to do.
Using the GAME plan has helped me to maximize my efforts relating to my established goals. This process has been truly valuable and would equally benefit my students. Teaching my students how to follow the GAME plan with the NETS-S will give them the same opportunity to push themselves to achieve more and reflect upon the process. The best way to encourage them to stick with their plan is if I model how it is done as I continue pursuing my goals alongside them.
Studying the NETS-S has opened my eyes to the importance of integrating technology into my social studies curriculum. There are so many important skills that my students must learn in regards to technology. Teaching these skills while simultaneously teaching content is important. This can be achieved through problem-based learning activities as well as through online collaboration and digital storytelling activities. Technology supports content learning while the content lends itself nicely to technology infusion. This joining of forces will enable to students to meet both their content area and technology goals while supporting my efforts to promote student learning in my classroom. As I end this course, I plan on actively infusing my lessons with meaningful technologies to enrich the learning experiences of my students.
Using the GAME plan has helped me to maximize my efforts relating to my established goals. This process has been truly valuable and would equally benefit my students. Teaching my students how to follow the GAME plan with the NETS-S will give them the same opportunity to push themselves to achieve more and reflect upon the process. The best way to encourage them to stick with their plan is if I model how it is done as I continue pursuing my goals alongside them.
Studying the NETS-S has opened my eyes to the importance of integrating technology into my social studies curriculum. There are so many important skills that my students must learn in regards to technology. Teaching these skills while simultaneously teaching content is important. This can be achieved through problem-based learning activities as well as through online collaboration and digital storytelling activities. Technology supports content learning while the content lends itself nicely to technology infusion. This joining of forces will enable to students to meet both their content area and technology goals while supporting my efforts to promote student learning in my classroom. As I end this course, I plan on actively infusing my lessons with meaningful technologies to enrich the learning experiences of my students.
