Curry+Goal+4

Goal 1 Goal 2 Goal 3 Goal 4 Goal 5 NameDate Completed: =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: C

Artifact 1: Sharing sites with the class related to content being discussed after previewing the site and links assuring appropriate content for the students.

Artifact 2: Communicate with parents the digital information that the children will be exposed to, that parents can link and learn from and how to use the site with their child.

=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: b Goal: To integrate the available computers into our room more often and expose the children to digital learning sites.

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

Reflection: When available, we have had an opportunity to explore on-line web sites that expand our skills in kindergarten. We also shared sites that would be beneficial if used at home. The children got to experience some of the wide information available on the web, slide shows for story telling, and writing on a computer.