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| Technology tools for word processing, databases, spreadsheets, print/graphic utilities, multi- and hypermedias, presentations, videos for the purpose of formal and informal assessment, instruction, and administration for professional and instructional use. | Celltacular City webquest Forensics webquest Extra! Extra! What's New in Science?! webquest Ulysses' Heroes webquest Life Imitates Art webquest All About Poetry webquest Cell Organelles 1 Trackstar with worksheet Population Growth in the United States Trackstar with worksheet Periodic Table Project Trackstar with worksheets Simple Machines and Rube Goldberg Trackstar with instructions, simple machines worksheet, and Rube Goldberg worksheet. Sampling of PowerPoint notes List of video clips and animations used during notes to help explain/demonstrate concepts I also show three movies with essay questions to help enforce concepts: Medicine Man, Lorenzo's Oil, and GATTACA. I have a chat room for students to use when they have group projects and need to communicate with each other outside of class time.**Note: I recently switched host companies for my website and am currently working on reloading the chat room. In my school we use Skyward to keep students' grades and AESOP to log in absences for substitutes |
| Communications and research tools such as email, world wide web, web browsers, and other online applications that link to the state standards and requirements, for professional and instructional use. | Science Freaks website with links to Quia class pages Any of my six original webquests
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| Criteria for selection, evaluation, and use of appropriate computer/technology based materials to support a variety of instructional methods. | Here are four worksheets I use to discuss this with students and use for my own use when choosing resources. Successful Searching Techniques Categories of Websites Evaluating Websites (1st page) Evaluating Websites (2nd page) |
| Ethical and social issues surrounding privacy, copyright, and crime relating to educational technology and resources. | Along with a class discussion on plagiarism and tips on how to avoid it, my students sign an Honor Code at the beginning of the school year. |
| Use of resources for adaptive/assistive devices that provide access for all students. | Under "Useful Links" at the bottom of the class pages, General Biology and AP Biology, there is a link to an online textbook for the general biology students and a link to the online learning center for the AP biology textbook. I have a chat room for students to use when they have group projects and need to communicate with each other outside of class time. Also on my General Biology Quia page are numerous games and links for further study or research. |
| Methods to support classroom teachers and other school personnel in improving student learning through appropriate use of technology in the classroom, including consultation techniques and professional development. | I have taught several workshops on setting up a class website through Quia and using animations and PowerPoints in the classroom. |
| Plans Curriculum and Instruction | Along with making sure my lesson plans meet Washington State Grade Level Expectations, this Teacher's Page of my Forensics webquest demonstrates planning. |
| Delivers Effective Instruction | Sampling of PowerPoint notes List of video clips and animations used during notes to help explain/demonstrate concepts I also show three movies with essay questions to help enforce concepts: Medicine Man, Lorenzo's Oil, and GATTACA. |
| Manages Classroom Climate and Operation | General Biology Syllabus |
| Promotes Equity | See AP Biology Syllabus All students have equal opportunities to turn in work, retake tests, and complete extra credit. I am available every day after school for nearly two hours, and I hold review sessions before each test and for four weeks up until the AP exam. |
| Meets Professional Responsibilities | Quia training Completion of Master's Degree from FSC Attend more than required professional development workshops |