Kruse+-+Goal+4

Name: Karla Kruse Date Completed: April 22, 2010 = = =**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: 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.

Artifact 1: E-mails, letters, and posts from ePals.com

Artifact 2: Mqp showing ePals responses from around the world =**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. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.

Goal: I would like to consistently provide a technology component to my daily Literacy Centers. =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 have been using technology the kids are familiar with and have been trying to compile a list of activities for future reference. I have in mind some new things I would like to introduce next year.