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TCL Goal Form 2009/10 - Victoria Ries – Newman Catholic Elem., Mason City
Beyond the “Walled Garden” - Real 21st-Century Teaching and Learning

Date Completed for Steps 1 and 2: November 12, 2009 – Standard 3 __ 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 strong suit.

Indicator Selected: ____c- communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.__ Artifact 1: We began a new Renaissance Place system when school began this year. I was able to make provide each teacher with the knowledge and tools needed to get all of their computers systems up to the required levels. I in serviced the staff using a webinar and from Ren Place and then provided small group training using the internet and projector. I introduced the students to Ren Place by using the projector and laptop as well. I provided the Ren Place links with directions to our parents to learn about our new Home Connect portion of Ren Place. __ Artifact 2: ____I created a PowerPoint presentation to introduce and explain the Iowa Core to our staff and school board. I embedded videos from Edutopia and YouTube in this as well as internet links to find more information.__ 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 this goal this year.

Indicator Selected: 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. __ Goal: ____To model more current emerging digital tools to our staff. I’d like to model at least one new thing a month. I did model many new forms of technology to the staff and students. I searched out many new things to share. I did hear a lot of positive things!__