Module #1 Reflection

In Module 1, I was able to learn more about the International Society for Technology in Education and the standards for both teachers and students.  The standards were not only designed for teachers and students, but administrators, coaches, and computer-science educators.  In each set of standards, the recurring theme of providing opportunities and learning how to effectively engage in an increasingly global and digital world is evident.  Using the standards in my Kindergarten classroom will provide my students with a foundation of digital and global awareness that they will build upon as they progress through their education. 

Along with learning about the ISTE standards for teachers and students, I was given the opportunity to learn more about the Framework for 21^st Century Learning.  The P21 Framework outlines student outcomes by integrating the key subjects (3 R’s), along with life and career skills, information, media, and technology skills, and learning and innovation skills (critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity).  My district has been working with the P21 Framework through a program called Education that Works. In this program, students are working with various community members from non-profit organizations to the business community in order to bring real-world applications to the classroom.  In my kindergarten classroom, I can help build a base for applying critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity through project-based learning activities at the cognitive level of my students.