December+2010

Monthly Activity Reflection
December 2010 Standards II-A, II-F, III-A, III-B, III-D The sixth grade teacher has taken her classes to the lab several times for them to do the research required for the creation of their photo story. While the students are doing their research she has asked me to meet with her a few more times to show her how Photo Story works. She wants to be able to answer the questions the students might have on days when I cannot be there. I have learned how to recognize the signs of a teacher that is not comfortable with the use of technology for both themselves and their students. I met with the teacher several times after school to work with her on the program. She now feels more comfortable and is getting excited about having the students work with technology. The students themselves are glad to be learning a new program and are enjoying participating in a different kind of lesson. In the lower grades they played with KidPix and so they know about creating stories. Once they have finished the research they have started on the drawings and photos. I have not done an incredible amount this month because of the holidays. I sat down and looked back over the activities I have done and compared them to the Technology Facilitator Standards. One thing I see is that many of the indicators can be covered with one planned activity. I am trying to keep the list of standards and indicators very visible so that when I am working with a teacher or staff member and a question or need comes up that requires me to do something not in my plan, I can see right away what standard and indicator will be covered. I can then make a note and add it to my plan when I return home. Christmas break and then back to work.