CO-PBST+7+Reflection

Since I intend to go into training in the business world rather than the K-12 world, I guess I learned even more than I intended in this class. Since I home schooled my daughter K-12, I can see the value in having students reflect on how the CO-PBST standards apply to each and every assignment they completed in this class. I enjoyed getting the inside-view to how teachers train to teach! :)

7.1 I have met this standard by creating a WebQuest for students via a Google site. The activities on this WebQuest site were designed according to Colorado Economics standards for grades 9-12. All activities were delivered through a website I created on Google Sites. Therefore I have the ability to apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction. 7.2 I have met this standard by preparing a WebQuest assignment for grades 11-12. The assigned activity uses many websites to teach students and help them reflect on their own skills and talents and to plan to improve those skills and talents in order to prepare for their futures. The activity was designed according to Colorado Economics standards for grades 9-12. By using websites to teach students to set goals for themselves to develop their skills and obtain training they need, I have demonstrated the ability to use technology to increase student achievement. 7.3 I have met this standard by designing a WebQuest site. All information needed for the WebQuest is encapsulated within the site. The activity includes an introduction, conclusion, and step-by-step explanation of the process on pages created to inform and encourage the student. All links to the websites which teach the student what they need to know to complete the activity are contained within the site. All information is managed from within the site. Therefore, I have the ability to utilize technology to manage and communicate information. 7.4 I have met this standard by designing a grading rubric to assist me in assessing students' learning. The rubric was created via a website and is stored both on my computer and stored and managed within a WebQuest site which I created. Therefore I have the ability to apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning. 7.5 I have met this standard by designing a WebQuest site through which students will obtain all directions for completing the assignment and access all websites which contain the information they will need to complete the assignment. The WebQuest requires using the internet, a mouse, and two Word documents: one for notes and one for a final essay. Students practice basic technology skills while completing the assignment so I have demonstrated my ability to instruct students in basic technology skills.