With support, revise writing by adding simple details; review (edit) writing for format and conventions (e.g., correct spelling of simple words, capitalization of the first word of the sentence). 

Use available technology to produce and publish writing." 

How I plan to include computers and digital technology to effectively teach this standard is to introduce students to Book Creator, an app that does exactly that- creates ebooks!

2. What technology would you integrate? How? What would you expect your students to be able to do with the technology? How do you think it might improve the learning experience and/or the teaching experience?

Book Creator is an app that is compatible with personal devices and tablets as well as accessible online. I plan to allow students access to classroom computers, including desktops and/or tablets. The most important aspect here is to model expectations and proper use of the app. Once students are familiar with what is expected of them, I will encourage students to create, design, edit, produce, and publish ebooks related to class material and personal interests. I believe Book Creator has the ability to improve learning and teaching by giving students the freedom to express themselves in their writing, take responsibility and ownership of their learning, and demonstrate how technology can be used for creative, intellectual, and educational purposes.

How this applies to TPACK and Digital Literacy is modeling technological responsibility, knowledge, and awareness.

3. How might these resources help you improve your instructional practices in an elementary classroom?

These resources have the ability to improve my instructional practice by ensuring that I do not fall into the trap of familiarity. Instead, I can constantly be referring to resources provided to improve my instructional strategies and overall performance to foster an enriching learning environment for the children. 

The Pinterest board especially relates to this objective because performance standards are outlined repeatedly in numerous boards. Digital citizenship and digital responsibility are a great deal and the sooner teachers can pass on this information, the better.

3. What resource(s) might you try in your classroom now or in the future? Why? Explain.

In the future I can certainly see myself referring to the Pinterest boards for research-based information as well as feedback from credible, experienced educators. As for Symbaloo, I would love to use this tool to communicate with families and include them in the day-to-day lives of their children! I would also like to use it as a collaborative tool amongst me and my colleagues!

Although the teachers in not an active component of the eLearning Day Program, it still serves as an instructional tool and should be treated as such. Again, I think modeling, communication and practice are very important for proper use.

3. How might you use the resources on this page to effectively teach in your classroom?

I may not directly use the IDOE eLearning Day Program because I live in Nashville, TN and cannot implement the same standards, however I am certainly interested in implementing or advocating for implementation because the great rewards and benefits students receive as a result.

 
Last semester I was introduced to MERLOT and was absolutely blown away by the seemingly infinite number of resources available. MERLOT offers tools for educators such as lesson plans, lesson materials, learning exercises, and much more. Searches can be refined to details such as discipline, material type, audience, and technical format.

2. Why do you use it? How does it help you effectively teach? How does it improve the learning experience for your students?

I will use MERLOT as a tool for professional development and engagement as well as reference tool for expanding activities based on necessary criteria such as readiness, interest, and learning profile. Because of the large number of academic resources available, this tool will help me effectively teach by giving me the insight and knowledge needed to consistently improve and provide a stable yet enriched learning environment for my students. In this way, the learning experience of my students will be enhanced because of my ability to access and include successful activities that other educators have shared via MERLOT.

https://www.edtechteam.com/blog/2017/03/little-authors-book-creator-in/

Book Creator Link

https://bookcreator.com