CO-PBST+7

On this page I have listed each of the categories in Standard 7 of the Performance-Based Standards for Colorado Teachers. During this class I completed projects that will allow me to teach according to each of these standards.

7.1 Apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction - I have met this standard by designing a WebQuest site. The activity I developed was designed according to the Colorado Economics and Educational Technology Standards for grades 9-12. I developed and delivered the activity through the website Google Sites. This demonstrates that I have the ability to apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction.

7.2 Utilize technology to increase student achievement - I have met this standard by creating a Wikispaces page. The Wikispaces page contains an overview of the lessons I developed for students to review or gain additional knowledge outside the class room. This extra material will be available increase the students understanding of topics they are struggling with or are interested in learning. This demonstrates that I have the ability to utilize technology to increase student achievement.

7.3 Utilize technology to manage and communicate information - I have met this standard by developing a Digital Story. The story I developed informed students about the Auraria campus. I organized the order of the pictures and overlaid my descriptions of the buildings. This demonstrated that I can utilize technology to manage and communicate information to students.

7.4 Apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning - I have met this standard by designing a grading rubric for my WebQuest. In my rubric clearly outlined how I would assess the assignment the students turned in and what grade they should expect to recive. I developed the rubric using the rubistar website and posted it publicly on google docs for students to view. This shows that I can apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning.

7.5 Instruct students in basic technology skills - I have met this standard by designing and developing a Smartboard lesson with my peers. The Smartboard was designed to be an interactive lesson in which the students can participate with the quizzes and games. Students can drag and drop answers across the projected screen and then check on links to check their answers. This demonstrates that I know how to instruct students in basic technology skills.