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**Standard 9**
 * Evidence 1**: Over the course of the Education Technology Program I have reflected and evaluated the lesson plans I have implemented as a result of the program.


 * Rationale 1**: The classes I have taken through Marian really have encouraged me to incorporate 21st Century Skills into my lessons. Real Project Based learning has a positive impact on student learning. In the classroom by working in teams and together on projects “ students are to be the workers…they need classroom learning environments that are workplaces for both individual and group work, and that are equipped with the technology and tools they need to do their work” (Pearlman). Project Based Learning is essential to better prepare students to be 21st workers, the major problem with incorporating technology is the accessibility of computers at school. I plan to submit the grant I wrote next year in hopes of receiving some iPads for my classroom.

KSD:


 * 9.K.2 The teacher understands critical frameworks for reflecting on teaching practice(e.g. frameworks for social, cultural, and philosophical foundations of education).**

Technology has changed education and my implementation of lessons in many ways. Incorporating technology as an interactive learning tool, such as the promethean board, allows for students to think for themselves as opposed to the teacher lecturing in front of the classroom and the students taking notes. By having students create their own presentations on using tools from power point, Microsoft publisher, to Glogster etc. gives the student ownership of their learning. The students of today have essentially grown up with a mouse in their hand and the 21st century educator needs to work technology into their curriculum to better prepare students for the future.


 * 9.S.4 The teacher draws upon professional colleagues within the school and other professional areas as supports for reflection, problem-solving and new ideas, actively sharing experiences and seeking and giving feedback.**

I actively discuss engaging projects and ideas with my co-workers. Having used glogster in the classroom in the past, just yesterday I was told by a colleague that there have been some changes to glogster and may no longer be free. I have a good working relationship with my department members, and feel comfortable sharing ideas with them as they do me.


 * 9.D.2 The teacher is committed to reflection, assessment, and learning as an ongoing process.**

I attended the SLATE Conference last December and participated in several informative sessions on various ideas of implementing technololgy into the classroom. I continue to actively research and seek out new and innovative activities for my classroom, and discuss the ideas with my colleagues. I also reflect on the success of the lessons and changes I would make for the future.