CO-PBST+7

**Colorado Performance Based Standards for Teachers ** 

**﻿Standard Seven: Knowledge of Technology: The teacher is skilled in technology and is knowledgeable about using technology to support instruction and enhance student learning. ** 

**﻿The teacher has demonstrated the ability to: ** 

**﻿7.1 Apply technology to the delivery of standards-based instruction. **  I have met this standard by creating my own WebQuest assignment. The WebQuest that I created was based on United States Georgraphy for 5th and 6th graders. The WebQuest assignment meets the Colorado Education Standards. The WebQuest was designed and created on Google Sites. Using Google Sites enabled me to understand the applied technology and how to properly deliver the curriculum to students. **﻿7.2 Use technology to increase student achievement. ** Students enjoy technology; therefore utilizing technology in the classroom will increase student achievement. The WebQuest, Web 2.0, Podcasting, Digital Storytelling, and SMART Board will increase student involvement and have a positive impact on student achievement.

**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt;">﻿7.3 Utilize technology to manage and communicate information. ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">I have met this standard with the creation of a WebQuest, podcast, and digital storytelling. These assignments allowed me to communicate curriculum and information in a nontraditional setting.

<span style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2;">**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt;">﻿7.4 Apply technology to data-driven assessments of learning. ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">This standard was met with the creation of my WebQuest. This assignment allowed me to understand the process of creating a lesson plan. The assignment requires students to use technology to complete a data-driven assignment.

<span style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 2;">**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt;">﻿7.5 Instruct students in basic technology skills. ** <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Understanding technology yourself is crucial before trying to teach students. Utilizing all of the assignments I did in this class will enable me to instruct students in basic technology skills. Using interactive lesson plans will help me instruct the students in basic technology skills. Allowing students to be a part of the technological aspect of the lesson will ensure that students become involved and understand technology.