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Using the GAME Plan Process with Students

I have enjoyed using the GAME plan process. It has challenged me to set written goals, and evaluate how I am progressing to achieve them. I am a naturally self-directed goal setter; however, I do not usually approach this self-directed learning with much organization. The GAME plan made me more organized in my approach. I also used what I learned from my GAME plan in my classroom.

Using the GAME plan with students should be a similar process. Since my goal, from ISTE NETs-T was to learn more about technology, I will challenge my students to learn more about the technology around them using the NETs-T. I will challenge them to think about educational uses for the technology they use daily like their social networking pages, cell phones, and iPods. Getting them to look at technology with education in mind will enable them to put the existing technology to new uses, and help them develop their skills.

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  1. zendayaFebruary 22, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    Are your students receptive to the use of technology use that you are using within the classroom. My students have been complaining it is too much!!!

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  2. amoreaFebruary 22, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Donna

    What grade level do you teach? What are the dynamics of your school? Do most of your students have access to computers/technology at home?

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