Standard+IIB

Technology Standard II: Communication Outcome A Outcome A || In Technology Standard II, Outcome A teacher candidates will use technology effectively and appropriately to in teract electronically. ||
 * Technology Standard,
 * Technology Indicators || Instructors will examine the task product(s) in terms of one proficiency indicator:

1. Use telecommunications to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and experts in the field. ||
 * Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed to Complete the Task || The task for Technology Standard II, Outcome A, will require the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
 * Knowledge of a variety of electronic discussion boards and how to subscribe
 * Skill in basic computer use
 * Ability to write and reply to an email message
 * Ability to post and reply to messages in electronic discussion groups in an acceptable manner ||
 * Promise and Practice of Technology || Watch the [|Promise of Technology] video for Maryland Teacher Technology Standard II, as a preparation for this task.

Watch the [|Practice of Technology] video for Maryland Teacher Technology Standard II to see the Standard implemented in classroom practice. || 1) Familiarize yourself with the //Scoring Tool for Evaluating Technology Standard II: Communication, Outcome A// that accompanies this assessment task. Use this tool to guide you when completing this assessment task. 2) Familiarize yourself with the timeframe provided by your instructor to ensure maximum participation in the online discussion. 3) Before participating in the electronic discussion you should be familiar with the features and tools associated with the online format that will be used for the discussion. At a minimum, you should know about log-in and log-out procedures, printing and saving messages, password information, navigation tools, posting and replying to messages and procedures for participating in a “chat.” 4) Use the online discussion platform identified by your instructor for the online discussion (e.g., //Blackboard//, electronic learning community (ELC), email). 5) Participate in the online discussion by responding to the questions posted for the course. To do so, you will need to follow the procedures established to post questions or comments. As an example, the discussion format may be that the discussion begins with your instructor posting a question or issue for discussion. You and your class peers may, at your discretion, interact with appropriate responses within the designated period of time. Follow-up responses and dialogue may be posted for the topic(s). An alternate approach may be for a rotation system to be established among the class where each teacher candidate is responsible for initiating a discussion about a question or particular topic. 6) During the discussion, an expert in the content area being discussed may be invited to participate in the discussion. It is your responsibility to respond in an acceptable manner to all discussion participants. 7) Your participation (i.e., quality and quantity of responses) will be monitored and assessed by your instructor. ||
 * Assessment Task || You will use technology to exchange information and interact electronically to collaborate with peers, parents, colleagues, administrators and/or experts in the field. The purpose of this exchange and interaction will be to participate in an on-going discussion of classroom issues during a designated timeframe. Follow the steps outlined below to complete this assessment task.
 * Stanard IIB Assignment **
 * Stanard IIB Assignment **
 * Stanard IIB Assignment **



**Reflection:** This back to school flyer was fun and easy to make. Microsoft publisher already has premade templates to choose from, and this allows the user to become more creative and understanding of the assignment. I realized that it is simple to keep in communication with parents, a flyer gives them insight on what your doing in your class and also is a way to keep transferring communication between the school and the parent. CHildren lose a lot of information, and who knew something as simple as a flyer could be the missing link between the lack of communication shortage.