5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.
Teachers:
a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning
b. exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others
c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning
d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community
Teachers:
a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning
b. exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others
c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning
d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community
Correlating Assignments:Research Paper
Problem-Based Learning in the Elementary Classroom: Changing Role of Teacher in the 21st Century
Technology Action Plan
Included is an analysis of the current USD 330 Technology Plan and a Proposed Action Plan for Mission Valley.
WebQuest
Using Quest Garden you can create a webquest complete with task, process, and evaluation. What is Distance Learning? http://questgarden.com/133/83/6/111023092754/ Technology Leadership Reflection Paper
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Current Projects:Professional Organizations
Learning Communities
Edutopia - This online community is by far one of my favorites. It covers a full range of educational issues that include core strategies, technology integration ideas, blogs, and examples of what is working in education. Classroom 2.0 - Another excellent resource that I participate in weekly. This resource includes many examples and activites that integrate technology in the classroom, but it features excellent opportunities for connecting with other educators. Technology Rich Classrooms - This online community is specific to Kansas and is funded by the KSDE. It is an excellent resource for connecting with other educators that are integrating technology in education. http://www.kansastrc.org/profile/NancyDSpringer?xg_source=activity |
Goals for the Future:In the future, I would like to contribute to the profession by presenting at the annual MACE or KAECT Conference. Continuing an active membership in professional organizations and educational forums is also very important to me. In addition, I will continue to develop my own technology skills as well as share with my collegues. Some of the topics I would like to explore at a deeper level are:
Web-Based Learning
Embedded on my classroom website are several webquests and a virtual learning module. I will continue to build these projects as well as include several others in the near future. Some of the areas I'd like to continue to develop are:
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