Eichinger+Goal+4

Name Michelle Eichinger Date Completed: October 2009 (on going) ** 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. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information. Artifact 1: I use //CyberSmart// Curriculum with my Kindergarten through 5th Graders. I begin early in the year and continue with appropriate lessons throughout the year.
 * 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility **

Artifact 2: I also use //iSafe// Curriculum with my Kindergarten through 5th Graders. This curriculum is not as easy to use during a “Computer Lab Class”.

** 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: 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. Goal: As I reflect on this indicator, I realize how relatively easy this was when I taught in Albuquerque (10 years). Here in Decorah, I need to work at it. I’m thinking Luther College presents a possible opportunity as does some of my former Colleagues in Albuquerque. Reflection: I have to carry this goal over to next year…I didn’t address this. I think I have to find a way to do this even if I can’t make a connection with a classroom, I have to develop a plan that allows me to do this on a schedule of two 30 minute sessions…
 * Step 3: On the final TCL day, reflect on each standard and goal you set for yourself. How did you do and why? **