Standards 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 on this Standard:
As in any task, the key is learning to choose the best tool for the job. There may be more than one way to "skin a cat" but knowing the best way - or the best tool to use - produces much better results. With technology applications, there is often many ways to accomplish a single task. However, in learning the strengths and weaknesses of the different tools, as we have in several of the software comparison activities and evaluation discussions, I have become much more effective and efficient in solving problems with technology applications.

Artifact #3

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Artifact #3

Descriptors: web authoring, digital graphics

Title: Kayla Steiner's ESC XI Videostreaming Support Web Page

Course: Web Authoring

Date Created: February 18, 2003

Source: UnitedStreaming, DigitalCurriculum, eSchool News online, BBC NEWS

Media: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, UnitedStreaming, DigitalCurriculum, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint

Description:
This web site has been created to provide information and technical support to the users of digital video resources across Region XI. It was also designed to market products and training services that I offer to districts in our region. As such, it has been designed as a solution to solve a variety of problems and uses a variety of tools to form that solution, depending on the most appropriate tool for each task.

Rationale:
I chose to include this project to demonstrate this standard because it combines so many different tools to address several different goals and a widely varied audience.

Implications for future:
In the future, I expect digital media to become much more prevalent in classrooms across the region and, as a result, my need to provide support and information to those users much more important as well. I plan to continue maintaining this web site and enhancing it as new needs arise.

Reviewers Comments:
What a great web site - would you help me create one of my own?

Reviewer Name:
Barbara Richardson

Title:
Library and Media Specialist, ESC Region XI

Date Reviewed:
February 20, 2003