Standard+5

Standard #5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

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Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.

Teachers: A. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning. B. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and communtiy building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others. C. Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in suppport of student learning. D. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community.

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Reflections on Meeting This Standard: The best way to become adept at using digital media is to jump right in and do it. It is the responsibility of the classroom teacher to provide opportunities for the students to utilize technology. This class has done that for me, and I have already started bringing the technology to my classes. My students are certainly enjoying it! Goals For the Future: I have set up an ePals account for our upcoming "Going Green" conservation project. This will allow my classes to coorespond with students from across the globe! Next school year, I plan to begin an ePals project in September which will span the school year.