NETS-T+5

NETS-T #5

Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership - Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning

- Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others

- Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning

- Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community
 * Evidence of use:**
 * 1. Lunch n Learn:** Two times a month (every other Wednesday) our Technology coach hosts a Lunch n Learn for the 30 minute lunch period. All teachers are invited to learn and discuss an app or technology to utilize and incorporate in to the classroom. We can collaborate with a small group of teachers who attend and learn how they are using that particular technology in their classroom. It is a nice quick way to be introduced to a new app or technology. So far this year, we have covered the following topics
 * 1: Socrative app
 * 2: Twitter as a PLN
 * 3: Show Me app and Educreations app
 * 4: Popplet


 * 2. PLN's:** I have increased my use of online personal learning networks to increase my subject matter knowledge and knowledge of using technology in the classroom. Apps I use are:
 * 1) 1. Zite
 * 2) 2 Twitter (julieheffner)
 * 3) 3 Pinterest