Standard III

Task Appropriate Tools in Problem-Solving

Use task-appropriate tools to synthesize knowledge, create and modify solutions, and evaluate results in a way that supports the work of individuals and groups in problem-solving situations.

Reflection:

This area saw some of my greatest growth, in part because of the advances I made in Standards 1 & 2.  One of my shortcomings entering TATC was knowledge of software applications that were available.  Through TATC, I've been able to expand my knowledge of what's available and therefore develop better solutions to the problems I faced.  As my artifact below shows, this knowledge has also been shared with my peers, which makes me confident that I could effectively share it with students of a variety of ages.

Caption 11

Indicators: 1, 2, 3, 4, 11.1k, 11.2s, 11.3s, 11.7s, 11.3k, 11.8s, 11.4k, 11.10s, 11.11s, 11.12s, 11.6k, 11.13s, 11.16s, 11.19s, 11.24s, 11.25s, 11.26s, 11.27s, 11.28s, 11.29s, 11.9k, 11.32s, 11.33s, 11.34s, 11.10k, 11.35s, 11.38s, 11.39s

Artifact #11

Descriptors: Web Authoring, Digital Audio
Title: Online Web Tools Report
Course: 202 Advanced Web Authoring
Date Created: December 2002
Source: Individual Report
Media: Microsoft FrontPage 2002, MusicMatch Jukebox

Description: The assignment for this report was to research information related to 3 tools available in web development.  Our findings would then be compiled in a web page that would compare our 3 areas.  Finally, we were required to examine one of the 3 areas in-depth to provide more information to our peers as a way of helping them extend their own knowlege.

Rationale: I elected to examine animation, audio, and bulletin board forums for my report.  My in-depth examination focused on internet-appropriate audio.  I included this page in my portfolio because I think I presented my findings fully, yet concisely.  It's possible to develop a web page in situations such as this one that simply extends too long and tries to pack in too much information.  I was pleased that my own page provided sufficient information while maintaining brevity.  I specifically included this report as an example of this TA Standard because my "How-To" with regard to audio proved to be helpful to my peers.  I had successfully established a set of guidelines that assisted others.

Implications for future: Although I had a solid familiarity with web authoring prior to enrolling in TATC, I selected Advanced Web Authoring as my elective because I wanted to deepen my knowledge in this area.  This activity surprised me because it didn't seem all that useful at first, yet upon completion I had gained a significant amount of knowledge in areas to which I had paid little attention in the past.  It sounds trite, but this activity "broadened my horizons" in web authoring.

Reviewers Comments:

"I like your green and white color choice. Your information is very well covered and your How To was great. You always do such a nice job."

Reviewer Name: Diana G. Saenz

Title: TATC Student; Technology Teacher, Lamar HS

Date Reviewed: December 2002