GAME Plan: EDUC 6713

This GAME plan will be created for seventh grade language arts classes. My goals will be to design, implement, and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve learning; enrich professional practice; and provide positive models for students, colleagues, and the community with the incorporation of technology. I will begin by using the ISTE standard 1:Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity, I will also use standard 5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership.
Standard 1 will be used along with a novel unit that I teach every year. I would like to incorporate a WebQuest into my unit.
Goals: I will begin by researching and becoming familiar with WebQuests that have already been created for The Outsiders. I will evaluate which one works best for my purpose, which is to find a WebQuest that introduces and informs my students about the time era that the novel takes place. Once I find the best Webquest I will then determine what the criteria will be and what exactly it is that I want them to be able to walk away with and learn. I will need to have an estimation of time needed for the task, and decide what should be done before, during , and after the instruction.
Action: During this stage I will have to create student guidelines, including instructions, handouts, and rubrics.
a. I will have to create instructional demonstrations and handouts.
b. I will need to identify the WebQuest.
c. I will need to be sure computers are working and available for the time that I need them.
e. I will develop evaluation rubrics, and a checklist.
Monitor: During this time will group students and let them know what they should do before, during, and after computer time. I will demonstrate the tasks that need to be done. Provide any and all handouts. I will let students know what they need to bring to the computer lab. They will be given a specific time to work in the lab and in the classroom. As students work I will facilitate and keep interruptions to a minimum so they can work independently with their partner. I will remind them of the time as it gets closer to the end. I will monitor student understanding: engage students in self-assessment.
Evaluate: I will take notes during the lesson from beginning to end to remember what went well and what did not work or needs tweaking. I will also allow for my students to reflect and offer any suggestions for the lesson. I will analyze the data an d plan for reteaching and improving the WebQuest lesson by always searching for new and better WebQuests (standard 5). I must remember to record student progress from the following year. This will most likely occur during the Socratic Seminar, through their discussions.

Reference: Cennamo, K., Ross, J. & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach (Laureate Education custom edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

National Education Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) located at http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/2008Standards/NETS_T_Standards_Final.pdf.