CO-PBST+7

CO-PBST 7 The teacher is skilled in technology and is knowledgeable about using technology to support instruction and enhance student learning.
 * Standard Seven: Knowledge of Technology: **

The teacher has demonstrated the ability to:

I have met this standard by designing and developing a WebQuest site, proving I have the ability to apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction. The WebQuest activity was designed according to Colorado World Languages standards for Advanced Level or Grades 9-12. The activity was delivered through a website created on Google Sites.
 * 7.1 Apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction. **

I have met this standard by designing and developing a wide variety of activities including a podcast, a digital story, a SMART board presentation and a WebQuest, all of which engage the student through various technological platforms. By presenting the content information through various platforms, I have proved that I have the ability to use technology to increase student achievement.
 * 7.2 Use technology to increase student achievement. **

I have met this standard by designing and posting a Podcast as well as a Digital Story. Both projects utilized technology in order to communicate information with an intended audience, thus proving I have the ability to utilize technology to manage and communicate information.
 * 7.3 Utilize technology to manage and communicate information. **

I have met this standard by designing an assessment rubric for the WebQuest site. The rubric identifies areas in which each student will be evaluated and is presented to the students via website created on Google Sites. Presented in this way, the students are aware of what content and skill level they are expected to meet, as well as what data needs to be collected and presented in order to have accomplished the task.
 * 7.4 Apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning. **

I have met this standard by designing and developing an interactive SMARTboard presentation, a podcast, a digital story, and a WebQuest, all of which require basic technology skills to be properly accessed. Students will have been instructed in how to access and interact with these activities and will also receive technological support throughout the activity in order to ensure comprehension and acquisition of basic technology skills.
 * 7.5 Instruct students in basic technology skills. **