After utilizing the GAME plan framework in developing lesson plans and setting goals for myself I can see a great benefit to utilizing it with students. Clearly defining what the objectives are and giving the students specific goals to work towards greatly helps motivate them.
I can see using this with the first graders in my lab in order to organize and define their learning. Beginning a lesson by showing them a finished product of what they are working towards will give them a concrete image of a goal to work towards. Young learners especially need concrete evidence and examples.
Incorporating technology in the “action” segment of my lessons will help in building on the students’ NET-S and technological confidence. Additionally, consistent monitoring of their progress makes students accountable and responsible for their learning and also spurs them to work harder towards their initial goals.
Well planned and thought out evaluation allows for the students to feel comfortable and confident when showcasing what they have learned. Allowing for choice in evaluation method also provides students a chance to excel and shine further aiding them in accomplishing their set goals.
The whole framework behind the NET-S, to me at least, is to build confident, successful, learners who are comfortable collaborating with others, providing ideas, solving problems and using their creativity. Using the GAME plan within the classroom can help to accomplish this.
Allison,
ReplyDeleteGiving students a goal to work towards not only motivates them as you said, but it lets them know the purpose of an activity. When the students understand why you are asking them to do something, most of them are more willing to do it and do it well.
Allison
Allison,
ReplyDeleteWhat will be your goals for their learning? Will you use the NETS standards or will you use your curriculum goals? I have the same idea that you have in using the GAME plan. It can be a way to show all of the learning that you want to take place in the classroom. It also outlines everything that needs to be taken into account when a goal is set.
Jenna Enevoldsen
Response to Allison,
ReplyDeleteJenna makes a good point in her comment about standards. In our district right now, there is a huge push to align our curriculum to national recognized standards. Our director refused to use the NETS as a national standard because they were to "general" or "generic." Are you having this issue in your district? Will you use both standards, the NETS and curriculum specific standards?