Sub Domain D: Use of Educational Technology
Definition
Educator knowledge and skill with relevant technology are outstanding and used consistently in classroom instruction.
Rationale
As an educator, I believe in the appropriate use of relevant technology. To that end, I had been moving toward a paperless classroom, that is, a classroom where all handouts are digitally provided and all assignments are completed online with the use of a mobile device. This reduces overall paper usage, but I believe that, more importantly, using technology for assignment completion allows students to self-organize. The content that the students create instantly become an ongoing, living portfolio of their work through the course of the year.
That said, it is also important for me to teach the students entrusted to my care to learn the value of technology limitations. To that end, technology use in class is on cue and students are continually reminded of the appropriate use of technology.
Evidence
Guide: Creating A Student Blog
Screenshot: Blog: Religious Studies 2: Period 4 (Diego Cordova, student)
Screenshot: Blog: Religious Studies 2: Period 6: (Shane O'Hare, student)