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Name:John Noel Date Completed:3/25/10

=**Standard 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity**= = = === Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. ===


 * a. || promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness. ||
 * b. || engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. ||
 * c. || promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes. ||
 * d. || model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments. ||

=**Step 1: For standard one, select the indicator that is your strongest suit for the standard and give two examples (artifacts) of why you selected it as your strongest suit.**= Indicator selected: c. Artifact 1: Students used creativity and collaborative skills to design and build a free standing tower. (See Visionary Masters project Item I.)
 * promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes. ||
 * promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes. ||

Artifact 2:Students used design knowledge and experience and small groups skills to design, build, and test a straw suspension bridge. (See Visionary Masters project Item VII.)

=**Step 2: For standard one, select the indicator that is your "least strongest" suit for the standard and write a professional goal of how you are going to increase your competency with the goal this year.**= Indicator selected; b. Goal: Students will use Internet research skills to write a biographical sketch of a famous America and use Photo Booth video to tape an oral presentation. ( See Visionary Masters project Item III.)
 * engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. ||
 * engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources. ||

=Step 3: On the final TCL day, reflect on each standard and goal you set for yourself. How did you do and why?=

Reflection:

Name: John Noel Date Completed: 3/25/10

= **2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments** = === Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers: ===


 * < a. ||< design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. ||
 * < b. ||< develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress. ||
 * < c. ||< customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources. ||
 * < d. ||< provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching. ||

=**Step 1: For standard two, select the indicator that is your strongest suit for the standard and give two examples (artifacts) of why you selected it as your strongest suit.**= Indicator selected: a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity. Artifact 1: Students will use Internet research skills to write a biographical sketch of a famous America and use Photo Booth video to tape an oral presentation. ( See Visionary Masters project Item III.)

Artifact 2: Students will use word processing skills and digital photography skills to design and create a post card. (See Visionary Masters project Item V.)

=**Step 2: For standard two, select the indicator that is your "least strongest" suit for the standard and write a professional goal of how you are going to increase your competency with the goal this year.**= Indicator selected: d. Goal: Help implement the Accelerated Reader program at Holy Ghost School (handle software downloads and student TOPS report prinitng issues) and help evaluate student reading comprehension by analyzing student test scores. ( See Visionary Masters project Item II.)
 * < provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching. ||
 * < provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching. ||

=Step 3: On the final TCL day, reflect on each standard and goal you set for yourself. How did you do and why?=

Reflection:

Name John Noel Date Completed: 3/25/10

= **3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning**= ===Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:=== = =
 * a. || demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations. ||
 * b. || collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation. ||
 * c. || communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats. ||
 * d. || model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning. ||

=**Step 1: For standard three, select the indicator that is your strongest suit for the standard and give two examples (artifacts) of why you selected it as your strongest suit.**= Indicator selected: a. Artifact 1: Students used an on-line website to take and record multiplication fact tests and learned how to use Excel spreadsheet program to create a bar graph showing practice minutes and weekly fact scores. (See Visionary Masters project Item VI.)
 * demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations. ||
 * demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations. ||

Artifact 2: I helped implement the First in Math program at Holy Ghost School (Grades 3 - 5) and used the student data to create and teach skill groups for my third grade math students.

=**Step 2: For standard three, select the indicator that is your "least strongest" suit for the standard and write a professional goal of how you are going to increase your competency with the goal this year.**= Indicator selected: d. Goal: To use data gained from multiplication fact/Excel projects and First in Math to guide math instruction and improve student math skills.

=Step 3: On the final TCL day, reflect on each standard and goal you set for yourself. How did you do and why?=

Reflection:

Name John Noel Date Completed: 3/25/10 =**4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility**= ===Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:===


 * a. || advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources. ||
 * b. || address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources. ||
 * c. || promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information. ||
 * d. || develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools. ||

=**Step 1: For standard four, select the indicator that is your strongest suit for the standard and give two examples (artifacts) of why you selected it as your strongest suit.**= Indicator selected: a. Artifact 1: I instructed the students to always in the "Famous Amercian" report to always credit the source of the information they included in their report.
 * a. || advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources. ||
 * a. || advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources. ||

Artifact 2: In technology classes I have stressed the need to only use the websites at school that are approved by your teachers and only use websites at home that are approved by your parents.

=**Step 2: For standard four, select the indicator that is your "least strongest" suit for the standard and write a professional goal of how you are going to increase your competency with the goal this year.**= Indicator selected: c. Goal: I will make a concerted effort to stress the importance of "digital courtesy" when using Macbooks and other electronic devices when working in group situations.
 * promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information. ||
 * promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information. ||

=Step 3: On the final TCL day, reflect on each standard and goal you set for yourself. How did you do and why?=

Reflection:

Name John Noel Date Completed: 3/25/10 =**5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership**= ===Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:===


 * a. || participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning. ||
 * b. || exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others. ||
 * c. || evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning. ||
 * d. || contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community. ||

=**Step 1: For standard five, select the indicator that is your strongest suit for the standard and give two examples (artifacts) of why you selected it as your strongest suit.**= Indicator selected: b. Artifact 1: Taught a toolbox session on November 9, 2009, "Introduction to FlipVideo & Basic iPhoto Editing".
 * exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others. ||
 * exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others. ||

Artifact 2: Taught a Monday Technology Session for Holy Family Catholic Schools on February 22, 2010 entitled "Using Flipvideo Cameras".

=**Step 2: For standard five, select the indicator that is your "least strongest" suit for the standard and write a professional goal of how you are going to increase your competency with the goal this year.**= Indicator selected: d. Goal: To provide more teacher technology training in my local school and system.
 * contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community. ||
 * contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community. ||

=Step 3: On the final TCL day, reflect on each standard and goal you set for yourself. How did you do and why?=

Reflection: I made good progress in this area. I took one of my weaker areas and by "stretching my comfort zone" (teaching my peers) made it a much stronger area for me. Teaching the November '09 toolbox at TCL, teaching the February '10 Flipvideo session to Holy Family faculty members, and teaching the Holy Ghost faculty how to use the new Power School semester report cards are all achievements I am proud of.