Week 8

Here is the link to the example I chose:
http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/lessons/lp0004.html
"Color Story" - students practice color words with a word processing program.


The main standard used in this example with regard to teacher skills is 2.A from the NETS for Teachers.  In this example, a simple, relevant learning experience, such as using color words, incorporated digital tools and resources as an aid.

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:

a.	design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.

My Level of Technology Integration:

I don't know that I am at the "Transformation" Level yet, but I can say that I probably started somewhere around "Adoption" and have reached "Infusion." I can definitely utilize technology tools to complete a task at hand, select appropriate forms of technology to complete those tasks and to facilitate collaborative learning.  The evidence for this newfound comfort level with technology integration can be seen in the fact that I, along with the rest of the class, have been able to use various forms of technology to complete tasks (slide shows, slide casts, etc)  and to collaborate with each other through our blogs.