Personal GAME Plan

In this class we have been discussing how to integrate technology into lessons across the curriculum.  We have also learned about something called the GAME plan.  The GAME plan guides teachers and students in self-directed learning.  To follow the GAME plan, you set goals (G), take action (A), monitor progress (M), and evaluate progress (E).  I am using the GAME plan to address my proficiency in integrating technology in the classroom.

Goals

     The goals I have set deal with the ISTE Standards for Teachers. 

1. My first goal is to improve on standard 2.a. Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity (International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 2008).  I will work on this goal throughout the school year.
2. My second goal is to improve on standard 5.d. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community (International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), 2008).

Actions

Goal 1

1. The first action I would take to meet my first goal would be to try to incorporate technology into one new lesson each week.  It is important to gradually design or adapt lessons that I teach, rather than trying to adapt everything at one time. 

Goal 2

1. The actions I would take to meet my second goal would include sharing what I do in my classroom to incorporate technology with my colleagues.  I could do this by using my blog or sending a monthly newsletter through school e-mail. 
2. A second action I could take would be to facilitate a session on a district professional development day that is dedicated to technology.  In the past, I have facilitated a session in which I shared different iPad apps that I use the most in my classroom and how I use them.

Monitor Progress

Goal 1

1. While doing lesson plans, I will choose one lesson that I feel I could integrate technology into.  I will be careful not to create a technology lesson, but stick to the content.  At the end of each week, I will look at the chosen technology lesson to determine how successful it was and what changes I may need to make.
2. I will keep notes on the process as well. (What was hard, what went well, what I need to change, etc.)

Goal 2

1. To monitor my progress I would write in my calendar each month time to dedicate to sharing how I use technology.  I would also share with my colleagues how I plan to share my thoughts.

Evaluate and Extend Learning

Goal 1

1. To evaluate how I have designed and adapted lessons to incorporate technology I will review my notes from the year.  If I was successfully able to integrate technology into at least one lesson per week, I would be successful!
2. To extend my learning, I would continue the process the following school year, only I would integrate technology into more than one lesson each week.

Goal 2

1. To evaluate my progress on this goal I would make sure that I save all newsletters sent to colleagues as well as when I facilitate tech sessions.
2. To extend my learning I could look into eventually facilitating a session at a technology conference or teaching a class.

References

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). (2008). Standards•T. Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/docs/pdfs/20-14_ISTE_Standards-T_PDF.pdf