Artifact #3: Author Study

Artifact #3 is the Author Study SmartBoard Presentation created by the candidate on the

children’s book author, Stacy McAnulty. An author study is an activity that allows students to

critically learn about a specific author and that author’s theme and writing style while making

personal connections between their own experiences and the author’s (Reading Rockets, 2018).

When an educator utilizes author studies, especially through the SmartBoard technology, they

are reaching out to many different types of learners, which are described in Howard Gardner’s

Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Examples of this include visual learners through seeing what

the teacher is trying to explain, auditory learners through hearing the teacher explain, and

kinesthetic through physically interacting with the SmartBoard (Elliot, 51). Including this

artifact showcases several competencies as a professional educator such as integrating

technology, planning and instruction in the classroom. This artifact makes connections with

several educational standards, which are listed in detail below.

InTASC Standards
Standard #4: Content Knowledge: The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry,
and structures of the discipline(s) he or she teachers and creates learning experiences that make
the discipline accessible and meaningful for learners to assure mastery of the conent.
Standard #5: Application of Content: The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use
differing perspectives to engage learners in critically thinking, creativity, and collaborative
problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
Standard #8: Instructional Strategies: 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 knowledge in meaningful ways.

TEAC/CAEP Claims
Claim 1: Medaille College graduates know the subject matter in their certification
area(s)
Claim 2: Medaille College graduates meet the needs of diverse learners through
effective pedagogy and best teaching practices.
Claim 3: Medaille College graduates are caring educators.

NYS Code of Ethics for Teachers

Principle 1: Educators nurture the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and civic
potential of each students: Educators promote growth in all students through the integration of
intellectual, physical, emotional, social and civic learning. They respect the inherent dignity and
worth of each individual. Educators help students to value their own identity, learn more about
their cultural heritage, and practice social and civic responsibilities. They help students to reflect
on their own learning and connect it to their life experience. They engage students in activities
that encourage diverse approaches and solutions to issues, while providing a range of ways for
students to demonstrate their abilities and learning. They foster the development of students who
can analyze, synthesize, evaluate and communicate information effectively.

Principle 2: Educators create, support, and maintain challenging learning environments

for all: Educators apply their professional knowledge to promote student learning. They know
the curriculum and utilize a range of strategies and assessments to address differences. Educators
develop and implement programs based upon a strong understanding of human development and
learning theory. They support a challenging learning environment. They advocate for necessary
resources to teach to higher levels of learning. They establish and maintain clear standards of
behavior and civility. Educators are role models, displaying the habits of mind and work
necessary to develop and apply knowledge while simultaneously displaying a curiosity and
enthusiasm for learning. They invite students to become active, inquisitive, and discerning
individuals who reflect upon and monitor their own learning.

ISTE Standards for Educators

Standard #1: Learner: Educators continually improve their practice by learning from and with

others and exploring proven and promising practices that leverage technology to improve student

learning.

Standard #2: Leader: Educators seek out opportunities for leadership to support student

empowerment and success and to improve teaching and learning.

Standard #5: Designer: Educators design authentic, learner-driven activities and environments

that recognize and accommodate learner variability.

Standard #6: Facilitator: Educators facilitate learning with technology to support student

achievement of the ISTE Standards for Students.

International Literacy Association Professional Standards

Standard #1: Candidates understand the theoretical and evidence-based foundations of reading
and writing processes and instruction.
Standard #2: Candidates use instructional approaches, materials, and an integrated,
comprehensive, balanced curriculum to support student learning in reading and writing.
Standard #5: Candidates create a literate environment that fosters reading and writing by
integrating foundational knowledge, instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum
materials, and the appropriate use of assessments.

Artifact: Below is the artifact document for the Author Study SmartBoard Presentation.

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