Strengths- My strengths according to the NET standards are Technology Operations and Concepts, Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum, and Assessment and Evaluation. According to the survey my strengths include: basic knowledge of installing software, accessing programs, adapting technology for students with special needs, using search engines, different tools to use for research, using audio/visual resources like you tube, using email, creating a classroom website, basic editing techniques, using word processing, and spread sheets. Going back to the standards, the first one was technology operations and concepts, I feel that I am strong in this area because I have a basic knowledge of technology. I understand how to turn on and use a computer, a dvd, a powerpoint presentation, overhead projector, etc. I can use all of these in my classroom, some will be more effective than others. As far as teaching, learning, and the curriculum, I feel that I am strong in this area because under point number one that says, can facilitate technology- enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards; I can effectively use programs like powerpoint and various online tools that can teach and keep my students engaged in the learning process. Being able to use word, and excel by teaching the students how to apply this is something that I can do. My last strength would be assessment and evaluation. I am strong in this area because I feel that I can create different ways of using technology to assess my students. For example, creating an online quiz through a google tool and computing the results, I can have them watch a video and submit an online essay, give them a powerpoint activity, etc. There are several ways to assess the students with the use of technology.
Weaknesses- My weaknesses include: Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences, Productivity and Professional Practice, and Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues. According to the survey I score weakly in the areas of: computer terminology, trouble shooting, video conferencing, and graphic organizers. Starting with the standards I feel that I am weak in planning and designing learning environments and experiences, because under the points it lists that being able to design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology- enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse need of learners. I just don't have the experience to score highly in this field. I have only been exposed to a small amount in this area. Through practice and exposure I think that I will improve. The second area I feel weak in would be productivity and professional practice. I need to learn ways that I can engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. And being able to apply technology to increase productivity. This one I feel as well as the last is due to a lack of experience and I feel that I can improve by experience and exposure. The last area that I feel weak would be social, ethical, legal, and human issues. I don't really understand the standard. I think it is talking about the use of technology as a whole and so I believe that all of the Internet safety, and cyber bullying, and social networking stuff would fall under this category. I am weak because I don't understand this one. I need to research this standard more and become aware and develop an understanding, because I feel it is important.
I feel that my goals need to be material based. I need to work on the technical aspects of technology and not so much the creative side. I can increase my knowledge of hands on technology by watching how to's on you tube and reading manuals on different programs and by attending seminars offered through the schools and privately. There are several ways that I can continue my education in technology and find ways to incorporate it into my classroom.
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