Standard Seven: Knowledge of Technology
7.1 Apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction:
Click here to go to the lesson plan I designed that utilizes technology in a way that is applicable to my content area and utilizes standards-based instruction.
7.2 Use technology to increase student achievement :
This rubric describes the skills that students should learn while completing this technology-based assignment.
7.3 Utilize technology to manage and communicate information:
My website was designed as an assignment that students could complete by solely following the instructions found on the site. The Research/Background Information tab contains helpful links to assist in both research and in completing the assignment. Students would be able to communicate with myself and other students through the class Wiki, under the "Your Findings" tab.
7.4 Apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning:
Technology is useful for giving all types of assessments, and for grading these assignments after they have been given. Here is an example of an assessment of CSAP scores; this spreadsheet shows the many benefits of using a computer program to make assessments more efficient.
7.5 Instruct students in basic technology skills (Embed Movie from YouTube)
Because the use of technology is quickly becoming a necessary skill in today's workplace, it is important that students are well-versed in the basics. For example, here is a movie that I created as an example for what a student could do.