Thursday, November 19, 2009

Carrying out my GAME plan

In reviewing my GAME plan, I recognize there are a number of additional resources and information that I need to collect. It is important that I survey all my students to find out what technologies students have access to at home and personally. I also need to create a list of all emails of students and parents. As far as steps I have taken, I was at a workshop today discussing and planning to implement lessons with relevance to student learning. We discussed using concept mapping to help make student connections. We also explored and shared math and science websites to include games and journaling strategies into our existing curriculum. I have set up a Wiki for use in class, but do not plan on introducing this to students until after the break. Finally I would like to expand my current technology tracking system to look at possible links to student growth and achievement.
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  1. schielkNovember 21, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Susan,

    Concept mapping is a powerful way to enhance teaching and learning. We use Kidspiration (K-3) and Inspiration (4-12) in my district and it is very effective technology tool. You might want to check out this website: http://www.inspiration.com/Examples/Inspiration

    Kevin

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  2. Carla LimingNovember 22, 2009 at 4:30 AM

    Susan,
    The idea of surveying your students to see what technologies they have available is a good one. Sometimes in this technology age we have a tendency to believe all students have equal access, but this can be wrong. One of my students does not have any Internet access at home and must use a friend's computer to do any projects using a computer. Does your school's computer student progiles give you access to parent e-mails? This is one resource that I have found very useful this year.

    Carla

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