Goal

Activity

Become familiar with theory and research on the use of computers in educational settings and skills and attitudes necessary to continually use and to question theory and research.

Read selected articles and engage in discussion with others on their significance.

Address key questions related to the use of computers in educational settings and be disposed toward consistently addressing these questions as new situations arise.

Answer questions posed in the class and engage in discussion with others about the different responses provided.

Become familiar with standards as they relate to teachers and administrators.

Read applicable standards and develop a personal assessment against them.

Become familiar with the use of computers as Mindtools and begin to explore their use.

Work with others to brainstorm ideas on how each of the types of Mindtools can be used in learning settings.

Develop personal and professional goals for improving skills and knowledge.  Be disposed to continually assess personal and professional goals and to seek the most meaningful ways to incorporate computer technology into leaning settings.

Using the standards and knowledge of Mindtools develop a plan that identifies individual weaknesses and/or areas of desired improvement and actions that can be taken to address these and begin implementing the plan.

Develop usable learning activities that utilize Mindtools to enhance learning.

Complete projects that are usable in learning settings that include effective uses of Mindtools to develop learner skills and knowledge in the selected content areas.