CO-PBST+7

Jason Klimczak May 5th, 2012 CO-PBST 7 7.1 Apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction. -I met this standard by using the WebQuest I created and also the Smart Notebook assignment. They both were created around the use of Colorado standards that would need to be met by high school students. Before the assignments were even completed the standards were looked at in order to incorporate them into each assignment. This is how I applied technology to deliver standard based instruction during the semester.

 7.2 Use technology to increase student achievement. -I met this standard by using numerous assignments throughout the semester. Whether it is Smart Notebook, WebQuest, podcast, or digital storytelling, the use of technology created various learning opportunities for the student. Using these various tools creates a greater learning environment for the student using technology. An example would be the WebQuest where the student goes through all of the information that is presented and then eventually uses that to finish a paper. Listening to the podcast gives a more encompassing lesson rather than that of just reading notes out of a book or on a piece of paper. This is how I used technology to increase student achievement.

 7.3 Utilize technology to manage and communicate information. -I met this standard by finishing multiple assignments throughout the semester. Using the WebQuest that I created, the SmartBoard assignment that was created, podcast, and digital storytelling all encompassed using technology to communicate information to the student. With the WebQuest they visit and look up information. The Smart Notebook software was used to create a presentation that the students interact with using a Smart Board in the classroom. The digital storytelling used technology to organize information as well. Using these tools one could see that the standard for utilizing technology to manage and communicate information has been met.

 7.4 Apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning. -I met this standard by designing a rubric to be used for an essay paper on my WebQuest assignment. I used Rubistar website in order to create a rubric that would apply to an essay that a student would complete after going through the WebQuest. When I created this it would create an assessment that the student would know exactly what they needed to do to achieve success. That means that I have applied technology to data-driven assessments of learning.

 7.5 Instruct students in basic technology skills. -I met this standard by completing my WebQuest on the Cold War and by talking about Web 2.0 tools that can be used to create lessons and help advance learning. The WebQuest had numerous instructions to follow links and to research things like the Cold War. With the Web 2.0 essay, it talked about many different ways and tools that could be used in order to advance learning. These artifacts instruct students in basic technology skills and help to meet the standard.