My Portfolio Demonstrating

ISTEs National Educational

Technology Standards for
Teachers

Natasha Kernes
Education 201
December 16, 2014

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Table of Contents
My Portfolio Demonstrating ISTEs National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers ..... 1
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3-4
I. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity. ................................................................. 5
II. Design and Develop Digital-age Learning Experiences and Assessments. .................................. 6
III. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning. ...................................................................................... 7
IV. Promote and Model Digital Age Citizenship and Responsibility. ............................................... 8
V. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership. .......................................................................... 9

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Introduction
While composing my portfolio, I found many interesting concepts on working
with an online portfolio. I would like to learn how to add a power point slid show
into my future portfolio. This seems very interesting and informative for my future
portfolio. I found this activity to be very interesting and complicated at the same
time.
I will continue to work on this as a valuable future portfolio for technology.
This would be a wonderful and up to date way to apply for future careers and show
my future employer that I am tech savy.
Philosophy of Education Statement
I believe that every child has the potential to be educated and learn from this
experience. This belief is the one I hold most dear to my teaching career. I believe
that when you give children knowledge they will learn. No two children learn the
same way, as a teacher, I will teach too many different learning styles. I will use all
styles of teaching so that every child gets the same opportunity to receive an
education. I also feel knowing and understanding how each child learns will allow
me to help each child learn to his/her fullest potential.
Within the teaching realm, I feel that developing a good relationship with
parents is beneficial to both the student and teacher. When a child has structure at
home, it will show in their work at school. As a professional, I do not feel as I am
the only person influencing the childs education; it is also the collaboration of the
staff, teachers, principal, parents, and community. As a professional I will do my
very best to help get everyone involved and excited about a childs education.
As a professional, I feel very strongly about diversity within the classroom. I
believe that diversity goes beyond just the ethnicity of the child. It has to do with
the childs culture, beliefs, ethnicity, and learning ability. I feel as a teacher, we
should embrace this diversity to teach our children equality, empathy, and
compassion for all. When we embrace our differences we will be able to be a much
better American.
While teaching, I plan on continuing my education as well. I want to instill
the value of lifelong learning with my students. There is no better way to do this
than to lead by example. I feel as though education is a never ending journey, and I
want my students to love and embrace their own personal journey in learning, as I
do in mine.
I really look forward to working with children in the mathematical field. This
is my passion and I hope to ignite each childs individual learning style, with the
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love of math as well. I feel as though this is a very important subject and something
they will continue to use. I want not only boys, but girls, to see the wonders and
endless possibilities when it comes to math.
I will use the world of technology to my advantage when working with
students. It is important to me that I always show compassion to my students, and
still have a well maintained classroom. Within my class I will touch as many lives
as possible. Giving them knowledge they will be able to see being used in every
day of their life, not just within my classroom.

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I. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity

Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching, and learning and technology to
facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both faceto-face and virtual environments.
Performance Indicators: Teachers:
A. promote, support and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
B. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital
tools and resources.
C. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students conceptual
understanding and thinking, planning and creative processes.
D. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues,
and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.

My artifacts demonstrating this standard (What?

http://natashase-portfolio.weebly.com/standard-one.html
Behavior Stars

My rationale/reflection on meeting this standard (So What?)

I believe that I met this standard because this project allows for students to be creative and
come up with their own way of rewarding themselves for their behaviors and progress.
This also promotes students abilities and creativity engaging students in the process.

My Future Learning Goals related to this standard (Now What?)

In the future I will continue to be sure to keep the students engaged for a long time. I will
make sure they are learning in a creative fashion and keep engaged.

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II. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments
incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and
to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes identified in the NETS-T
Performance Indicators: Teachers:
A. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to
promote student learning and creativity.
B. develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their
individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals,
managing their own learning and assessing their own progress.
C. customize and personalize learning activities to address students diverse learning styles,
working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.
D. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with
content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.

My artifacts demonstrating this standard (What?)

http://natashase-portfolio.weebly.com/standard-two.html
Volcano Activity
Measurement Activity

My rationale/reflection on meeting this standard (So What?)

This activity shows how to implement data into an organized data form using technology.
It shows how an online assignment can be created and then utilized using the internet and grading
scales.
My Future Learning Goals related to this standard (Now What?)
I will continue this type of informing as I continue on with my education and teaching plans. I
will make sure students continue to get a diverse and online education.

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III. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning

Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills and work processes representative of an innovative
professional in a global and digital society.
Performance Indicators: Teachers:
A. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new
technologies and situations.
B. collaborate with students, peers, parents and community members using digital tools and
resources to support student success and innovation.
C. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students parents and peers using a
variety of digital-age media and formats.
D. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze,
evaluate and use information resources to support research and learning.

My artifacts demonstrating this standard (What?)

http://natashase-portfolio.weebly.com/standard-three.html
KWL
Blogs

My rationale/reflection on meeting this standard (So What?)

This work was show by demonstrating a knowledge of how blogs work and how to use
technology to see and show the diversity on a global and digital scale.

My Future Learning Goals related to this standard (Now What?)

To maintain this standard, I will have students write blogs and do KWL charts over
diversity and global digital scales.

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IV. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility.

Teachers understand local and global society issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital
culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.
Performance Indicators: Teachers:
A. advocate, model and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology
including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of
sources.
B. address the diverse needs of all learners by suing learner-centered strategies and providing
equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
C. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of
technology and information.
D. develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues
and student of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools.

My artifacts demonstrating this standard (What?)

http://natashase-portfolio.weebly.com/standard-four.html
Classroom Rules

My rationale/reflection on meeting this standard (So What?)

This work was shown by demonstrating how student and teachers should behave both in
and out of the classroom. It also shows and sets the boundaries for behaviors when online.

My Future Learning Goals related to this standard (Now What?)

I will use these rules within the classroom and my own personal life.

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V. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership.

Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and
exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and
demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.
Performance Indicators: Teachers
A. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of
technology to improve student learning.
B. 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.
C. 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.
D. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their
school and community.

My artifacts demonstrating this standard (What?)

http://natashase-portfolio.weebly.com/standard-five.html
Grade Keeper
Technology in Education

My rationale/reflection on meeting this standard (So What?)

This demonstrates how technology can continually be worked on and improved upon
throughout ones career. This also demonstrates how you can continue your education and
understanding of technology in the world in which you work with.

My Future Learning Goals related to this standard (Now What?)

In the future my goals are to continue to develop strongly within the education world and
work hard to improve my technology skills and strategies.