Intern+Assignments+Nov+28+-+Dec+2

=// Important Upcoming Events //=

Thank You Very Much!
The holiday season is the perfect time to say "thank you" to the mentor teachers who have graciously shared their classrooms with you this semester. You will be making a "gift in a jar" from the options below.



You will need to bring a 10 -11 oz. bag of candy from the suggestions below by Friday, December 2 :
 * Green and/or red M & Ms
 * Red sour balls
 * Holiday kisses (green, red, or holiday foil wrap)
 * Red and white mints
 * Whoppers (malted milk balls)
 * Red and white or green and white peppermint disks

[[image:Teach tomorrow summit.png align="right"]]Calling All State Competitors
The University of Texas at Arlington, the Arlington Convention Center, and the Arlington Sheraton are the sites of the 2017 TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit! Reserve February 16 - February 19 on your calendars as BCTAL TAFE competes at state! Obtain the necessary permission forms and return with your registration deposit by Monday, December 5. = = = Monday, November 28 = = TEKS =

(A) explain the role of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in planning and evaluating instruction;

(C) explain the rationale and process of instructional planning;

(E) create clear short- and long-term learning objectives that are developmentally appropriate for students; and

(F) demonstrate teacher planning to meet instructional goals.

= TEKS - WHAT ARE THEY? = How do teachers decide what to teach? What are the standards that they have to follow? Take a look below and learn how to plan activities and lessons that stand out in the classroom.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

Each state's education agency develops a **set of objectives and goals** for the classes taught within the schools in that state. Texas has a set of objectives for every class that can be taught in public schools. These objectives are called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills or TEKS. Open the link below and take a look at the TEKS for this class.

[|Education and Training TEKS]

On individual index cards, identify three TEKS in this course that have been covered. List an activity that covered each TEKS you selected.

Example: 10) The student participates in field-based experiences in education and training. The student is expected to: (A) apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational or training facility; How this TEKS is met: Students intern at various elementary and middle schools in BISD.

Next, circle the verb of the TEKS and identify what students are expected to do to show mastery of the TEKS you selected. (Circle on index cards and on projected version on SmartBoard)

= What will I need to know about the TEKS? = = How can I use these at my field site? =

You will use the the TEKS as a starting point to plan learning activities, lessons and educational units of study for the students in your classroom.

Navigate to the TEKS:


 * Open the BISD webpage []
 * Select **//For Staff//**
 * Select **//Texas Education Agency//** (right side under //**Other Resources**//)
 * Select: //**Curriculum and Instructional Materials**//
 * Select: //**Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills**// under Curriculum Standards
 * Scroll down page to TEKS by Chapter or TEKS by Grade if you intern at an elementary school.
 * Bookmark the TEA website as a favorite on your MacBook. Download the TEKS for your class and save in DropBox. You will be using them more!
 * __ TASK 1: __
 * Try to find one TEKS that corresponds to what your students have been doing in the classroom recently during your time at your field site classroom.
 * Identify the verb in the TEKS that you have selected. What activities has your teacher been doing that would allow the students to master the TEKS you have identified? Share with others in your grade level.


 * __ TASK 2: __
 * Find the section of TEKS called //Technology Applications// in your grade level.
 * Look for the section called //Digital Citizenship//.
 * [[image:board builder.jpg align="right"]]Read through these TEKS to familiarize yourself with what your students are expected to know.
 * Look for the verbs that indicate what action the student must do in order to show mastery.
 * Select one or more TEKS on which you will focus in a lesson on digital citizenship for your class.
 * Copy and paste the TEKS on your Discovery Education Board that you made recently.

** Lesson Plan Components **
There are many models of lesson plans available for teachers. Regardless of the format of the plan you choose, there are three components found in even the simplest of plans. They are: = = = Your Assignment: = Visit the Digital Citizenship board you prepared last Thursday. Talk with the interns who work with your grade level and reorganize your board as a lesson that will last about 15 - 20 minutes. You must change activities at least 2 - 4 times. DE Board Arrangement:
 * Objectives (TEKS in Texas)
 * Learning strategies and activities
 * Assessment
 * Objectives (TEKS) for lesson. Look at the verb that you will have to meet.
 * 2 - 4 activities. Add text boxes to explain what the students will do. Example: "Students will view the short video on Online Etiquette" would be a descriptor found near the video in the media box on your board. Be sure there are enough directions so that someone following your activities would know what order and what to do to carry them out.
 * Assessment: What will you do to measure if your students have mastered the objectives? Keep the verb in mind as you select the method to measure mastery.

You will want to keep the activities that you have not used at the bottom of your board under a text box that says "Additional Resources". Be sure that you have a "Sources" text box that references where your obtained your materials.

You will be teaching this lesson to your field site classroom prior to the end of the 3rd six weeks! Ask your teacher for an opportunity to share it.

= = = = = = = = = = =** Tuesday, Wednesday (Year 1) and Thursday (Year 2) **=
 * November 29, 30 and December 1 **

__** TEKS for Field Site **__ 10A: The intern will:
 * Participate in field based experiences.
 * Apply instructional strategies and concepts within a local educational and training facility.


 * All interns will visit site schools. [[image:sstevensbctal/school-bus.gif align="left"]]
 * Remember your folder and assignments. Visit with your teacher about an opportunity to teach your Digital Citizenship lesson to your students.
 * Be sure to get your mentor's signature on your attendance log.
 * Be respectful of each other - get to the bus on time, don't make others wait on you!
 * Communicate!

= = = Thursday, December 1 =

DE Board Lesson Plan
Polish the digital citizenship lesson on your DE Board that you began on Monday. When you think you have your lesson prepared, share your board with your teacher. Score your evaluation sheet and turn in.

Send your URL for your Board Builder to Mrs. Kallas [|Click here to send your URL to Mrs. K.] = = = Friday, December 2 = (10) The student participates in field-based experiences in education and training. The student is expected to: (B) document, assess, and reflect on instructional experiences.

= Portfolios =

Now that you have had experiences in the EAT classroom, your field site classroom, and with TAFE TRAFLES, contests and competitions, it's time to document your accomplishments.

What is a portfolio? It is a dynamic record of experiences, qualifications and professional growth achieved in your education and training classes and throughout experiences in high school and your community.

= Your Assignment: = Prepare an electronic portfolio following the guidelines of the TAFE contest. You may use one of the following tools to create your portfolio:


 * [[image:kkallasbctal/New Google Sites.png height="19.5" align="left"]]Wikispaces [[image:kkallasbctal/wikispaces.png align="right"]]
 * Google Sites

Listen to your teacher as she guides you through the set-up of these two applications so that your privacy and viewing settings are set accurately.

Once you have your portfolio set up, create the pages of your portfolio by following the TAFE portfolio rubric:

[|Click here] to view the TAFE Portfolio rubric

[|Click here] to share your portfolio URL with Mrs. K.

Pages to set up:
 * Home
 * About Myself
 * Practical Teaching Experiences
 * Skills
 * Honors/Awards
 * Leadership Activities

Create a "Home" page that includes the following elements:
 * Name
 * TAFE Chapter Name
 * High School
 * City and State
 * Short welcome to portfolio site
 * Short paragraph about you including why you are pursuing a career in education
 * Optional items:
 * Education quote(s)
 * Professional photo
 * Personal video
 * Other items to introduce yourself to your reader

Technology skills you will need to use:
 * Page set-up
 * Hyperlinking
 * Embedding
 * Inserting images/files
 * Use of text enhancement features

** WIKIs ** What is a wiki? View the following video for an explanation made simple.
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What is Google Sites? How do I use it? Watch the following video that will guide you through the features of using the new Google Sites
 * Google Sites **

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