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Standard 4: Technology. The teacher understands the social, ethical and legal issues associated with the use of technology and tools of the discipline, and uses technology and tools to support teaching practice and student learning. 

 

Indicators:

  • Readily uses email and other online means to communicate
  • Explains the rationale for the selection of technologies and tools based on student goals, needs and talents
  • Uses computer technology to create appropriate learning materials
  • Uses and engages students in the use of a repertoire of current and emerging technologies (traditional art materials and tools as well as computers), including assistive technology, based on research and best practices
  • Ensures equitable access and safe use of technology resources for students 
  • Evaluates and adjusts strategies for using technology and tools based on student performance
  • Uses electronic means to record and report student data
  • Articulates school policies regarding the use of technology and tools

Artifacts:

 

1) Infinite Campus-At Casco Bay High School I used Infinite Campus to give the freshmen HOW grades (Habits of Work) at the midterm as well as final grades for their tunnel books. Infinite Campus is used by the Portland School District as their student information system (SIS) solution. 

 

https://www.infinitecampus.com/company/about

 

 

2) Demonstrations using YouTube-I have started recording demonstrations of projects using YouTube so that students who were absent can watch a video of the instructions they missed. This way they will get quality in depth instruction and a visual how to, and I will get to move the rest of class forward with the next step of the project.   

 

To view a YouTube video of a mask making demo:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdV_gP41MxE

 

 

3) Google Presentation Slideshows-I have used Google slides to introduce and reinforce projects I have taught during my internship. Google slides is user friendly with choices to make aesthetic descisions for your presentation that make it visually engaging. It is easy to upload photos and link websites as well. Also, it is saved on Google Drive so your slideshow can be accessed from your email anywhere with an internet connection. An example of a slideshow I created was for the Fairy Tale Mask Making project with second grade, I created a slideshow so students would be inspired by masks from around the world. 

 

https://docs.google.com/a/maine.edu/presentation/d/1jjQDQJ7yL6pu1T9r 9SAaxHmujd0lcYXTGwkOrbSFxPI/edit?usp=sharing

 

 

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