Artifact 1

Context
The artifacts exhibited within the portfolio were generated during the course of my Block semester during Spring 2002. The portfolio itself began to take form during the previous semester and was put on the internet by the end of the semester.

Impact
This Online Portfolio is beneficial in demonstrating my capabilities with technology and my awareness of technology in the classroom. When I am teaching I won't be limited to just typing as far as what I can offer my students and colleagues. Furthermore, my Online Portfolio can be accessed by other teachers and provide them with new ideas. Perhaps some of the activities that I included as artifacts might be used by someone else.

Alignment
The Artifacts I include demonstrate that I am capable of technology skills beyond basic word processing. I have had experience with various technologies such as I -movie, scanning images, links and taking digital images. My artifacts are not pointless and useless, but are examples of how I have used technology already and how I can in the future as well. Technology is growing at rapid speed and Block has prepared me for what's to come.

Alignment with INTASC Principles
This portfolio aligns with INTASC Standard 1 because it is full of activities that teachers can use in their classrooms to get children engaged and learning. The activities encourage students to use their thinking skills and expand their creativity to create a product. Not only does this portfolio include activities that engage students socialy by working with others or make the subject matter meaningful through first hand experience, it also gives educators helpful information to consider when teaching children such as Internet usage.