CW Magazine-Winter Edition November 2014 | Page 53

Learning Objectives  Gain awareness of how ISTE standards for teachers and students and the 21st Century Skills impact the implementation of technology in the classroom.  Examine the three pyramids for technology integration.  Begin planning for implementation of using technology in classroom instruction. Missouri Collaborative Work Practice Profile Foundations present in the implementation of each essential component: Commitment to the success of all students and to improving the quality of instruction. Using Technology in Classroom Instruction Essential Function 1 The teacher models and facilitates opportunities for students to demonstrate the four learning and innovation skills. 2 The teacher selects appropriate technology tools to meet the instructional needs of students. 3 The teacher models and demonstrates proficiency in using the selected technology tool. Ideal Implementation Proficient Close to Proficient (Skill is emerging, but not yet to ideal proficiency. Coaching is recommended.) Evidence of modeling and/ or use of all four learning and innovation skills include: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity Teacher models and facilitates opportunities for 3 or 4 skills on a regular basis. Teacher struggles to model and/or facilitate opportunities for more than 2 skills on a regular basis. Teacher seems to only model and/or facilitate opportunities for 1 skill on a regular basis. Teacher meets 5 or more of the criteria on a regular basis. Teacher meets 3 or 4 of the criteria on a regular basis. Teacher only meets 1 or 2, if any, of the criteria on a regular basis. Teacher meets 3 or more of the criteria on a regular basis. Teacher meets 2 of the criteria on a regular basis. Teacher meets 1 or none of the criteria on a regular basis. All criteria are met. Appropriate for difficulty level of use. Appropriate discussion of digital citizenship. Appropriate for selected age group. Appropriate for desired learning outcomes. Appropriate level of rigor is built in to assignment. Appropriate rubric or scoring guide is used for assessment. All criteria are met. An example is shown to students. A brief “tutorial” or explanation of how to use the application is provided for students. Support and problemsolving is available as needed. Alterations are made based on student needs. Far from Proficient (Follow-up professional development and coaching is critical.) *Evidence: Fidelity Checklist, Student Data 53