After reviewing this standard and
its indicators I’ve learned that I have a great deal of work to do in regards
to modeling digital age work and learning. As indicated by this standard,
technological effective teachers are able to exhibit knowledge, skills and work
processes that represent an innovative professional in both global and digital
societies. In review of this standard
and its indicators, I am in need of professional development in all four areas.
According to indicator one,
educators should demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of
current knowledge to new technology and situations. I like to consider myself a
novice when it comes to technology and the understanding of technological
systems. Although, I do possess the ability to learn things quickly, especially
when I am highly interested; I am not as fluent with technology and
technological approaches as I would like to be.
According to indicator three,
educators should communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to
students, parents and peers using a variety of digital age media and
formats. I do think that I somewhat address
this indicator fairly well, although I could still use some help in enhancing the
skills presented in this indicator. During
small group and individual conferencing with students, as well as, parent
conferencing and team meetings with my colleagues, I actively discuss
technological resources that I use to help enhance the learning experiences of
my students. These discussions are usually limited to the use of resources
provided by the district or the minimal contact with websites and software I
have discovered from my own personal research.
Knowing of the upcoming changes to
education, which includes advanced digital age teaching, I have sought
professional development in the areas of effective use of personal learning
plans and technology. In addressing my
deficiencies in these areas, I hope to greatly improve my teaching instruction
to better promote student growth.
Additionally, I hope to better meet indicators two and four of this
standard, which indicates that technological effective educators collaborate
with students, peers, parents and community members using digital tools and
resources to support student success; as well as, model and facilitate
effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze,
evaluate and use information resources to support research and learning. It is
my hope, to become technologically savvy enough that the use of technology
becomes an integral and continual part of my daily instruction.
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