Although I consider myself a "tech-savvy" person, there is little doubt that I have tremendous room for growth - as demonstrated by two self-assessments I recently completed. As a relatively young teacher, I've grown up surrounded by technology, so I am not as far "behind the curve" as some of my teaching peers. I use the web daily, am familiar with many computer programs, and have even worked to implement many technology initiatives in my classroom as well as on my campus. Still, there is much that I can do.
There are two particular areas that I want to learn much more about: networking; and, classroom implementation.
Networking, I believe, is the future of computing. As consumers become more and more dependent on the "cloud" - web-based applications and storage - a working knowledge of networking will be essential to truly understand a school's technology needs. Most of my technical know-how centers on my own personal computer, as evidenced by my abysmal score on the Communications section of the Technology Applications Inventory assessment. I need to learn more about how computers communicate with each other, with peripherals, and with servers to be a truly adept instructional technology leader.
Moreover, although I have attempted to incorporate many types of technology into my classroom, I want to learn more about technology classroom implementation. While I think we all intuitively understand the notion that "tech is good" or "kids love computers," turning that knowledge into meaningful classroom learning is not easy. I need to learn more about developing strong, objective-based lessons which both incorporate technology in a meaningful way AND help my students to master their subject area TEKS. This will be no easy task, but it is one that I am more than willing to take on.
All in all, I am happy that I participated in these assessments as I feel their recommendations are insightful. I look forward to learning more about the interplay between technology and education.
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