GAME Plan Reflection

Making improvements to my instructional practices will be possible because of the knowledge that I gained in this course. Familiarity with the National Education Standards for Teachers was not something I was quick to admit to but I can now say that I am aware of them and also their purpose in a technology savvy environment. The NETS-T that I felt I could improve on were: Teachers contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community; and teacher 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. A GAME Plan was later developed and I felt like I did well in following it.

Contributing to the teaching profession by sharing with colleagues will happen throughout the school year. This is because teachers are always welcome to share their knowledge after attending workshops. Also, been a continuous learner is a goal I had set for myself a while ago and I know it will benefit my students and myself. For example, many schools are basing their practices on researched based concepts and need teachers who are not only willing to learn about the new concepts but to also implement them.

Technology integration is another area that I know I will focus on as a result of my awareness of the standards and the goals that I set. Using technology in school should be at the forefront of all educators’ minds because students are benefited when they are exposed to real world experiences.