My GAME progress...

I have finally identified what looks like some really good resources to help me progress in my GAME plan towards becoming more proficient in two NETS-T indicators! The goal this week was to find more resources for use with my middle school science students.


Once again, the first NETS-T indicator I wish to work on is 2B: “Teachers develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.” Two resources that would provide my students an opportunity to become more active participants in setting goals for themselves and assess their own progress are:

1. http://jlab.org/index.html,

which contains great teacher and student resources in lower right, in the box labeled science education;

2. http://iq.poquoson.org/

also contains quizzes for students to practice skills used in the classroom, in any content area.

http://gphintz.wordpress.com/2010/01/01/

The second NETS-T indicator I wish to work on is 4a: “Teachers 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.” Two resources that I have located which look promising for use with my students are:

1. http://www.nsteens.org/,

which appears to have some lesson plans which might be engaging for students in learning about Internet safety;

2. http://isafe.org/,

which is a website promoted by my school system and which teachers are required to use to complete professional development to become aware of the dangers of the Internet.

http://product-safety.com/internetsafety.html

I encourage anyone that is able to, to help me explore these and provide feedback. If you know of additional resources which would be appropriate for middle school students, please let me know! 

Thank you!