I was aware that educators were to adhere to a variety of standards, and that technology was one of them. To what extent I was unaware. After having the opportunity to be exposed to the expectations that I will in the future be mandated to follow I understand there are specific standards my students and myself are to attempt to accomplish when referring to technology. You can click on the following links and read the student standards, teacher standards, and the state of Ohio standards for
Student standards
Teachers standards
Ohio technology standards
Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments:
*provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.
This was a red flag to me because the standardized summative assessments I have encountered are all still paper and pencil. In my opinion this is a thing of the past. The children that we are educating, in this technology crazed society, are not going to be utilizing paper and pencil form in their future.
As far as the standards for the students I understand the idea and the goal of them, but I believe that consideration is left out. After reading the standards the students are to adhere to I began to think of socioeconomically disadvantaged students and districts. If students are not provided with the opportunity to be exposed to technology then how are they going teach one another and collaborate about the technology they comprehend?
I could see how Ning could be utilized but, I am unsure if I would personally use it. Although, having the opportunity to be exposed to it and being knowledgeable and aware of what the site offers is beneficial.
AUP: A detailed outline of how and what the technology is going to be used for. Acceptable use policy. Very detailed, parents are aware; students are explained and understand the policy. I believe it is important for the school or the classroom teacher to go over the contract with the students and send home a copy for the parents. Above it is important to implement the punishments that are outlined if a rule is broken; this is going to show the entire classroom how serious you and all the other teachers in the building take the AUP.
Online bullying is also important to bring to attention of the class and the parents. Students need to be aware that they can possibly face criminal charges on top of their schools discipline. It can be serious and if it is not brought to the attention of the students they may not be aware they are participating in cyber bullying.
Copyrights have the potential to confuse and fluster any teachers especially with the ever changing technology we use daily. These thinks will be of some assistance for future and practicing teachers regarding resources related to copyrights DO's and DON'Ts.
My reflection: After being exposed to so many different topics and resources I can see how some of them could be utilized in an everyday classroom. It is obvious that educators need to be in tune with the standards and ethics that educators face, but having them at your fingertips is very resourceful. Ning could be useful but I am unaware if it is something I would willingly participate in. AUP was something new and interesting that I had never heard of before. I see how this can be important and how it should be used in schools today. The cyber bulling portion of the AUP is significant. It is possible that the students I encounter are aware of cyber bullying but may not be aware of the consequences they could face or the harsh reality and effect it can have on anyone. The following video is going to explain cyber bulling and some tips that teachers can use to prevent cyber bullying and how to deal with it.
Student standards
Teachers standards
Ohio technology standards
Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments:
*provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.
This was a red flag to me because the standardized summative assessments I have encountered are all still paper and pencil. In my opinion this is a thing of the past. The children that we are educating, in this technology crazed society, are not going to be utilizing paper and pencil form in their future.
As far as the standards for the students I understand the idea and the goal of them, but I believe that consideration is left out. After reading the standards the students are to adhere to I began to think of socioeconomically disadvantaged students and districts. If students are not provided with the opportunity to be exposed to technology then how are they going teach one another and collaborate about the technology they comprehend?
I could see how Ning could be utilized but, I am unsure if I would personally use it. Although, having the opportunity to be exposed to it and being knowledgeable and aware of what the site offers is beneficial.
AUP: A detailed outline of how and what the technology is going to be used for. Acceptable use policy. Very detailed, parents are aware; students are explained and understand the policy. I believe it is important for the school or the classroom teacher to go over the contract with the students and send home a copy for the parents. Above it is important to implement the punishments that are outlined if a rule is broken; this is going to show the entire classroom how serious you and all the other teachers in the building take the AUP.
Online bullying is also important to bring to attention of the class and the parents. Students need to be aware that they can possibly face criminal charges on top of their schools discipline. It can be serious and if it is not brought to the attention of the students they may not be aware they are participating in cyber bullying.
Copyrights have the potential to confuse and fluster any teachers especially with the ever changing technology we use daily. These thinks will be of some assistance for future and practicing teachers regarding resources related to copyrights DO's and DON'Ts.
My reflection: After being exposed to so many different topics and resources I can see how some of them could be utilized in an everyday classroom. It is obvious that educators need to be in tune with the standards and ethics that educators face, but having them at your fingertips is very resourceful. Ning could be useful but I am unaware if it is something I would willingly participate in. AUP was something new and interesting that I had never heard of before. I see how this can be important and how it should be used in schools today. The cyber bulling portion of the AUP is significant. It is possible that the students I encounter are aware of cyber bullying but may not be aware of the consequences they could face or the harsh reality and effect it can have on anyone. The following video is going to explain cyber bulling and some tips that teachers can use to prevent cyber bullying and how to deal with it.
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