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The ninth artifact to be included in my portfolio is the author study SMART Notebook
presentation. This author study allowed my to explore a new technology I had never had the
chance to use before - the SMART Board. It has taught me to think outside the box and make the
lessons fun and engaging. This interactive tool allows me to plan activities that make the lesson
engaging for students to keep them motivated to learn. The SMART Board can be used for so
many different things including diagnostic assessments, interactive games and review activities.
The students can use the board to teach one another too!
INTASC Standard
The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to
develop deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to build skills to apply
Principle #6: Educators advance the intellectual and ethical foundation of the learning
community
Educators recognize the obligations of the trust placed in them. They share the responsibility for
knowledge, and translating knowledge into comprehensible forms. They help students
understand that knowledge is often complex and sometimes paradoxical. Educators are
confidantes, mentors and advocates for their students' growth and development. As models for
youth and the public, they embody intellectual honesty, diplomacy, tact and fairness.
NYS P-12 Common Core Learning Standards:
Grade 1 - Math - Measurement and Data- 4. Organize, represent, and interpret data with up to
three categories; ask and answer questions about the total number of data points, how many in
each category, and how many more or less are in one category than in another.
Grade 1 - Social Studies - Individual Development and Cultural Identity 1.1 Language, beliefs,
customs, and traditions help shape the identity and culture of a family and a community.
Grade 2 - Science - 2-PS1-1. Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different
Grade 1 - ELA - 4. Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal
to the senses.
DOE Claim #2: Medaille College graduates meet the needs of diverse learners through
The provider demonstrates that the quality of candidates is a continuing and purposeful part of its
responsibility from recruitment, at admission, through the progression of courses and clinical
experiences, and to decisions that completers are prepared to teach effectively and are
recommended for certification. The provider demonstrates that development of candidate quality
is the goal of educator preparation in all phases of the program. This process is ultimately
Students leverage technology to take an active role in choosing, achieving and demonstrating
Students recognize the rights, responsibilities and opportunities of living, learning and working
in an interconnected digital world, and they act and model in ways that are safe, legal and ethical.
Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge,
produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.
Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using
the platforms, tools, styles, formats and digital media appropriate to their goals.
Teacher Standard:
Educators seek out opportunities for leadership to support student empowerment and success and
Educators inspire students to positively contribute to and responsibly participate in the digital
world
Educators facilitate learning with technology to support student achievement of the ISTE
Candidates meet the developmental needs of all learners and collaborate with school personnel to
use a variety of print and digital materials to engage and motivate all learners; integrate digital
technologies in appropriate, safe, and effective ways; foster a positive climate that supports a
CEC Standards
Grade 1 - Social Studies - A3.5 demonstrate an understanding that it is important to treat other
Grade 2 Social Studies - A1.2 compare their family’s structure and some of their traditions and
Grade 1 Science - 1.1 identify the kinds of waste produced in the classroom, and plan and carry
out a classroom course of action for minimizing waste, explaining why each action is important
Grade 1 Language - 3.4 produce some short media texts for specific purposes and audiences,
using a few simple media forms and appropriate conventions and techniques
The ethical standard of Care includes compassion, acceptance, interest and insight for
developing students' potential. Members express their commitment to students' well-being and