Standard+5

= 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership =

= = === Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers: === a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning b. exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community

My artifacts demonstrating this standard (What?)
- My thoughts about using ePals.

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- A review of the use of social bookmarking.

[|Social Bookmark] - My social bookmarks.

=== Idea and tool exploration - There are many useful tools available online today. My personal choice for a tool for the math educator is scribblar because of the use of equations and the ease of sharing work. This tool is very good for geometry as you can create many different shapes and explore these both in and outside the classroom. A real plus is the help it could offer for students struggling with homework. A downside to the ease of collaboration is graded homework assignments. This tool should be used carefully but I think it could be very effective. ===



**My Reflection on meeting this standard (So What?)**
//Each of these artifacts listed under this standard demonstrate a different piece of standard 5. Such as social bookmarking creating avenues for teachers to collaborate with one another while using online tools effectively. The critical thinking diagram helps to keep me on track, and allows me to reflect on my current practices as well as on things needing improvements. Each piece offers its own connection to this standard.//

My Future Learning Goals related to this standard (Now What?)
//I plan to work with my fellow teachers both in and outside of my school to expand my understanding of this type of learning community. I will be an active contributor in the education of both my immediate colleagues and myself. As a tutor throughout a school district I will model ways to incorporate different technologies into the daily lives of students in new and educational ways.//


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