Since today is the final day of my Twelve Days of Technology Tools, I thought I would give you one tool that is professional in nature and one that is fun for this time of year.
For a couple years now, (not constantly, only when I find myself with a rare unscheduled chunk of time) I have been working on a Google Site that would list each of the Marzano's Learning Map that identifies the 41 elements that happen in the classroom. I named it: "Enhancing Teaching with Technology". On the site, I would have each element be a link to its own page. On the element page, I would include:
- Focus Statement
- Desired Effect
- Scale: (displays what each level looks like)
- Suggested Technology Strategies
- Technology Resources
- Examples
Needless to say, each element takes a bit of time because I tend to get caught up in making examples or samples for some of the technology resources. You will notice that I am not finished. While it is my intent to complete those elements that are found in many Growth Plans at MTA first, some day I hope to complete all 41 elements and eventually move on to the other domains. My hope is that you will bookmark and use this site as a resource to explore how technology tools can help you to get to the "Applying" level of those elements that you have made a part of your professional growth plan.
So, as Rocky (from Rocky and Bullwinkle) would say, "Now here is something we hope your really like..."
Below is a link to a fun app that can help you get into the holiday season. I have been installing Mac Lamps X on to my laptop during December for about the last five years or so. This fun little app will display lights and holly around the edges of your laptop screen. There is also a screen saver option that will play music if you like. This is what it looks like:
Click HERE to download MacLamps X.