Desktop Graphic

What did I do? I considered using Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel, and Paint to create my desktop graphic. I decided to use Microsoft word because I knew I wanted to create something with adding shapes and Microsft Word has a shapes tool. I liked how it allowed me to choose from several different shapes. I just clicked on the Insert tab and clicked on whatever shapes I wanted. It also gave me several different choices on how I wanted to color them in. I didn't have any questions about what I was doing because it was pretty basic. The file type is Microsoft Office Word 97 - 2003. I saved it under this type of file because then almost all computers can open up the document. The size of my file is 27.5 KB. When I double click my images it opens up the format tab. I think to improve student learning, both the teacher and the student should create images using the different softwares available. I think it would help students understand what they are learning. Also I think the teacher could better organize what he or she wants their students to learn by creating their own image. Here is my desktop graphic.

Desktop Graphic

What did I learn? I learned how to create a document and adding different shapes to it.

How could I use it? I could use this in my classroom for worksheets and for homework assignments. I think it would be great for students to get into groups and create their own.

Here are the following ISTE Standards that this assignment addresses:

2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to

maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:

a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity

b. develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become

active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress

c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using

digital tools and resources

d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology

standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching

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