NETS Standards for Teachers
3. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum

Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies that apply technology to maximize student learning.

Performance Indicators for Teachers:
· Use content-specific tools to support learning and research.
· Use technology resources to facilitate higher order and complex thinking skills, including problem solving, critical thinking informed decision-making, knowledge construction, and creativity.
· Observe and experiences the use of technology in their major field of study.
· Use technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Reflection:
I was able to make two lesson plans while taking the IT 365 class. Both of my lesson plans consist of students accessing a website and viewing information. One of the websites contains facts and clip art, while the other is actually a live feed from a camera. The students were to study the sites and report information back to the teacher’s blog. This is a great activity for the students to exemplify the technological knowledge. These lessons not only provide the students with new information, but they also help expand their technological understandings. Another site I used was the online notes. This is a great way for teachers to post information about different topics, directions, or important events. This, like the lessons, is a great way for students to obtain new information and develop better computer skills. It is obvious that these activities will maximize student learning.

Artifacts/ Evidence:
Lesson Plan #1 Lesson Plan #2 Online Notes

Future Learning Goals:
In the future, I hope to come into contact with more websites like the ones I have previously used. These sites are teacher and student friendly. Bringing different websites in the classroom is a great way to enhance learning. Also using different communication tools, such as a blog or the online notes, is a great way to expand students’ technological capabilities. One way I can find information about resourceful websites is by asking people who frequently use technology in the classroom. Due to my computer knowledge, I can also find new websites by using a search engine. This standard shows me how technology enhances student learning.