Reflections
For my very first ever Blog, I have been directed to write a reflection of my technological assessments. The first self-assessment I used the TEA : Technology Applications Inventory. For the inventory, I thought I scored above average. In the first domain - foundations - I answered yes on 14 out of 18 questions. In the second domain - Information acquisition - I answered yes on 6 out 10. The third domain - solving problems - I answered 11 out of 18 yes. The fourth domain - communication - I answered yes on 7 out of 12 questions.
In the second survey from SETDA, I did the teacher survey. Most of the findings were similar to the TEA findings.
In all, I feel I have a better than average background in technology. I have used word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and some publishing programs in my work and at home. I know how to use search engines and how to decide on which information is fairly accurate and which is not. I feel that I am lacking in some video editing skills. I can upload videos to a program and edit those, yet I cannot add other multimedia to the presentations (audio, graphics, etc). I also do not utilize technology enough in my classroom when it comes to projects, assignments, etc. I use technology to present materials to my classes but not for student uses. After doing the assigned readings and watching the videos for this class, I am hoping to learn how to effectively use technology better to reach today's society.
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Districts must provide professional development sessions to enhance teachers' abilities to not only present information, but to feel comfortable enough to include technology in their lessons. Being able to present lessons using technologyis all well and good, but it won't create 21st Century Learners. Districts must step up to the plate and start putting their money where the state's mouth is.
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