TF-TL_Standard_05

Standard V: Productivity and Professional Practice is something I think is very important and needs to be addressed with a lot of educators today. According to Williamson and Redish (2009), technologies can have an impact on how educators can and should address professional tasks, through these technologies they can achieve success “faster and better” (p. 102). Technology is a tool if used effectively can have a big impact on students and this is something I have learned through this program and through this chapter. Seeing different software programs that can enhance the learning experience not only for student, but fellow educators. In reading and really understanding what the chapter was trying to express I have found new information that will help me educate my students and keep better records of their improvements. The Internet is another great tool I have learned to take advantage of even more through my experiences in this program and after reading the text by Williamson and Redish. Combining old information with the new I have gained through my experiences helped me with my field-based activities with these experiences I was able to pick the correct activities that yielded positive results in my productivity and also in my practices. I was able to put some of those practices to the test with a committee I am in charge of, which helped my co-workers implement plans to better their lessons.
 * TF/TL Standard V: Productivity and Professional Practice **

From Consortium for Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning (1995), I found this quote “Educational experiences are more authentic and of greater value when the curricula reflect real life, which is multifaceted” (para. 2). As a learner and as a teacher I need to keep this in mind because for true learning to take place it should reflect real life. I have used the knowledge I learned in this program and made connections to my class. Through interactions with colleagues through discussions, I was able to narrow down what I could use to make the field-based activities work for my colleagues and myself.

According to Goldsmith (2009), “personal branding is frequently being used not just in personal, but also in professional roles. It can be quite a dilemma for people to brand themselves successfully without losing their real selves in the process” (para. 1). When we interact with people through the Internet it is important the real “you” comes through and the same can be said when you are interacting with your colleagues. Interactions can be very meaningful and useful if they are done in the correct way. Colleagues can help you look at situations from a fresh set of eyes and think of things you may not think of. Some items I think are worthwhile to look up are things that are going to benefit not only my teaching style but also student learning as it relates to technology and using it in the classroom. Looking at the Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy, I try to teach that to my students in both my video class and social studies class. Continuing to learn and keep up with the latest in technology both for my students and me will be helpful. Issues I could see in the future with this Standard could be with professional practice. With productivity, when it comes to technology, it comes pretty easily for me, but when we are looking at the professional practice I think it can be rather difficult when the technology is changing so quickly. As professionals we need to stay with the changes and make sure we are making the best practice decisions as we continue to grow with the technology.

** Reference ** Consortium for Interdisciplinary Teaching and Learning. (1995) //Position Statement on// // Interdisciplinary Learning, Pre-K to Grade 4 // [Online]. Available: []

Goldsmith, M. (2009, September 29). Authentic Personal Branding - BusinessWeek. // BusinessWeek - Business News, Stock Market & Financial Advice //. Retrieved December 19, 2010, from []

Williamson, J., & Redish, T. (2009). ISTE's technology facilitation and leadership standards: what every K-12 leader should know and be able to do. Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education

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