Using the GAME Plan Process with Students

By using a "GAME" plan, teachers are promoting self-directed learning through the process of planning, monitoring, and evaluating actions.  The "GAME" plans involves setting goals, performing actions, monitoring progress towards the goals, and evaluating whether or not the goals were accomplished.  I think that this is a good and very organized way of meeting objectives and content standards. 

I did not know until today that there were both technology standards for teachers and students.  After investigating the ISTE website, I was made aware of what the standards are for both teachers and students.  Although, I was kind of disappointed to see that the only standards posted for students were from the year 2007.  The student standards were similar to the teacher standards, such as developing digital citizenship, inspiring creativity and innovation, and communication/collaboration.

I think that I will introduce these technology standards to my high school Art 1 class.  I will have a discussion with them about how these standards can be integrated into our curriculum and get their input.  It would be good for them, at that point, to use the "GAME" plan process and develop some personal goals.  Then, throughout the remainder of the school year, it would be good to come back a few times and look at the technology standards again and monitor and evaluate actions taken towards the personal goals.

As far as my younger elementary art students go, I feel that I will take my knowledge of the student technology standards and try to integrate them into the curriculum as best as possible.  The short amount of time spent with students each week in art class would make it impossible to cover the Visual Art content and spend considerable time discussing the technology standards with them, especially at such a young age.  So, it is really my job to have a "GAME" plan for integrating the technology standards with them into content lessons.

I have learned a lot throughout this class and will continue to develop digital-age learning experiences and assessments and engage in professional development in the future.  The necessary component throughout this and to make successful connections is to take the time and effort to do so, because without time and effort new engaging lessons will not take place.  It takes time and effort to design lessons, integrate new technology resources, and learn new learning strategies.