CO-PBST+7


 * 1.) ARTIFACT: ** CO-PBST; Colorado State Standards for Educational Technology

- I have met this standard by developing a SMART board presentation. We developed a 50minute lesson, using SMART board technology, that addressed 8th grade social studies standards on the Civil War. The presentation utilizes current technology that students presently have in their classrooms and are familiar with. I now have the knowledge to apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction.
 * 7.1 Apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction. **

- I have met this standard by developing a WebQuest site. WebQuest uses Google Sites and is a teacher guided, student driven project. This project enables students to express their learning creatively. WebQuest would undeniably increase student achievement because it is a vehicle for learning in an interactive, inquisitive, and engaging manner. Therefore, I have effectively used technology to increase student achievement.
 * 7.2 Use technology to increase student achievement. **

- I have met this standard by developing a Digital StoryTelling project that communicates information in an engaging way. My Digital StoryTelling project was on the Holocaust, and this managed to communicate information in such a way that was more profound and compelling than a lecture or words might have been able to deliver it. Clearly, I have utilized technology to manage and communicate information.
 * 7.3 Utilize technology to manage and communicate information. **

- I have met this standard by developing a rubric that quantitatively measures student achievement for my WebQuest lesson. This rubric assesses students understanding of the standards based content presented. This rubric was a data-driven check for comprehension that effectively measured student achievement. Obviously, I have the tools to apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning.
 * 7.4 Apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning. **

- I have met this standard by finding various Web 2.0 tools that would enable students to interact with technology on a basic level. There are various interactive computer programs that are easy to understand, learn, and implement in the classroom that would illustrate basic technological skills. Therefore, I have the ability to instruct students in basic technology skills.
 * 7.5 Instruct students in basic technology skills. **