The GAME plan allows one to set-up a clear plan of action for learning a new piece of technology. The GAME model could very directly be used by students to become familiar and proficient with the NETS-S. Students could work individually or in small groups to implement their own GAME plan for learning a new technology. They could use the new technology as a way to redeliver the information to their classmates At the start of the next school year I will have students complete a GAME plan to learn a new technology. They will then use that technology to teach the class how to use what they learned about. Students will then be expected to implement new technology into their class projects/assignments.
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Ellen,
ReplyDeleteThis idea for incorporating new technology into the classroom should turn out to be an interesting one. Students always seem to want to learn how to use technology almost everyday. Will you be creating a list for them to choose from or will they have to explore entirely on their own? I would think that by not giving a recommended list of some sort, that they would find things to use in the classroom that are either blocked or inappropriate. However, I love the idea of letting them introduce a new technology on their own.
Charlene
Ellen,
ReplyDeleteYour plan to have the students develop their own GAME Plan and introduce a new technology is an interesting idea. Charlene touched on generating a list for the students to select from and I would have to agree. This way, you are already familiar with the technology and you can assist the students if they run into any difficulty.
You can also have them incorporate anything they have learned in class as a demonstration of their technology. For example, if the students have learned about the Battle of Gettysburg they could demonstrate how Photo Story works by narrating landmarks at Gettysburg.
Good luck,
Shawn
Ellen,
ReplyDeleteNot only having the students learn a new technology but important but teaching your students how to use a GAME plan will also be beneficial. Till this class I have never heard of a GAME plan before, however now I have really become interested in them. I think teaching students this skill will be something they can carry on throughout their schooling and life, and allows them to become more self-exploring learners.
The GAME plan is a great way to organize procedure and goals in encountering new software. Students need to have a procedure like this one, so they do not get bogged down with the overwhelming stimuli provided by new technology. The GAME plan allows students to list their goals, how they plan to achieve them, and to reflect on their progress. This is tool that can be used for any new skill in their academic experience as well as their future workplace.
ReplyDeleteJeff F to Ellen –
ReplyDeleteSounds like your GAME plan has allowed you to develop technology in a way to help provide for your students. Most importantly, it is a good idea to begin the school year off with your NETS-T standards with the focus of having your students directed to master NETS-S. In addition, students will utilize technology resources to allow them to be creative and their critical thinking skills. Above all, the starting the year off will allow you to allow you and your students to make needed adjustments in technology.
Jeff F
Ellen,
ReplyDeleteI have had students set goals before at the beginning in class but never have they done a GAME plan for using technology in my class. I think they need to because they will be using a lot of these tools when they graduate and begin their careers. It will help them to monitor how they are progressing and getting new goals.
Jeremy