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students may have pertaining to any aspect of the education process. This
will be my first line to establish communication with my parents. The next
line of communication will be the school calling system. In my community,
the school has an established phone system that keeps the parents up to
date with school events, testing dates and many important school district
deadlines. Using the school call system to contact my parents is something
that can be useful. My classroom website is another resource that I will get
my parents and students connected to on the first day of class. Sending
home information on how to access the web site along with my e-mail
address, phone, and other contact information should send welcoming,
inviting vibes home to my parents. ISTE standards dictate that teachers
must collaborate with students, parents, peers, and community members to
support student success (Education, ISTE Standards: Teachers, 2008). Of
course, having a valid contact number for each parent in my students
records is something every teacher should do on or before the first day of
class and definitely before the end of a summative assessment period.
Having parents within reach and on the positive side of learning can all but
ensure every student will do their best to attain a quality education for him
or herself.
Section Three: Integrating Instructional Technology
As a result of the modern advanced curriculum, we are seeing a new
classroom of digital natives which is the term the new technologically
lectures to it and also teach the students how to effectively use the site to
find educational tools that will help them stay ahead of the pack. As an
added incentive, the parents can use YouTube to watch lectures uploaded on
my classroom website so they too will always know what their child has for
homework. Letting the parents know that these tools are easily downloaded
to any computer, tablet and even many smart phones can keep the lines of
communication going. As with any digital device, web tool or software
applications, there may be problems that can arise with new technologies as
well as software glitches and issues that can arise with more established
technologies.
learners being at different skill levels. Despite this every effective teacher
should follow the ISTE skill standards which require teachers to design and
develop learning using contemporary tools to maximize learning. And in
essence, the last standard of ISTE, which is the teacher exhibiting positive
professional growth, will be achieved when he or she successfully
demonstrates exemplary proficiencies in using digital tools that actually
promote and show learning by all her students. I hope to live up to the
standards in my classroom.
Conclusion
As a future teacher, I can clearly see that technology is here to stay
and every student must be receptive to learning about the software, web
tools, devices, and everything that is related to non-traditional learning. From
the way I communicate with my students and parents, and to my choice of
technology tools, I must implement ways to keep the classroom exciting,
positive, safe for all, and an ideal spot for expanding and enhancing their
minds. The students must leave my classroom each day with the desire to
learn and learn some more. As I strive to differentiate instruction using
technology, and produce students who score high on assessments and retain
the knowledge, I will remember to always be ready for change because with
technology you never know where it will take you in the future.
same time, made me brave and confident. It was so difficult to navigate the
textbook because everything seemed to be a repetition of the previous
chapter and it made me think, why all this technology. I, however, realize
that we had to advance one day and technology is not going anywhere. I
realize now that I have concrete ideas in front of me and I need to start
implementing, planning, making notes, and practicing my classroom
techniques and using the technology that I will one day be presenting to a
group of inquisitive teens. Since I have knowledge in my hand, I know that I
will need to become friends with the technology teachers in my district, and
maybe invite coworkers and parents to form a technology club to research
the best tech tools for successful learning. One thing I do know is that I can
no longer be afraid.
References
Abdelmalak, M., & Trespalacios, J. (2013). Using a Learner-Centered Approach to
Develop an Educational Technology Course. International Journal of Teaching
& Learning, 324-332.
Cady, S. H., Wheeler, J. V., DeWolf, J., & Brodke, M. (2011). Mission, Vision, and
Values: What do they Say? Organization Development Journal, 16.
Dunn, J. (2013, August 20). The 10 Most Popular Teacher Tools Being Used This Year.
Retrieved from Edudemic: Connecting Education & Technology:
http://www.edudemic.com/the-10-most-popular-teacher-tools/