Patch+Goal+3

Name: Ellen Patch Date Completed: 11/19/09

=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: c communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats Artifact 1: I created a google docs form for the parents to fill out before conferences. The parents completed the form before their conference so I was informed of their concerns and celebrations before the conference. (All parents participated willingly.)

Artifact 2: A class blog has allowed me to share digital pictures and videos with students, parents, and other interested teachers. Allowing kids ti easily link to websites we've talked about has been a great asset.

=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: a- demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations Goal: Continue to gain knowledge and experience in as many technologies as possible.

=**Step 3: On the final TCL day, reflect on each standard and goal you set for yourself. How did you do and why?**= Reflection: Through TCL toolboxes and Holy Family's Monday Night Technology I have greatly increased my knowledge of technology this year. Through the support of other teachers and especially Jim Nuti, I have implemented many of these new ideas in my classroom. I also purchased an ipod nano and an ipod touch and use them regularly in my classroom. Students have used a digital camera, flip camera, ipod nano, ipod touch as well as the computer.