A reflection on the SETDA and Technology Application assessments….

It is obvious in today’s world that technology is becoming more and more a part of how we live. And because it is a large part of how we live then it is obvious it is a part of how we learn. I believe that learning how to incorporate technology into the classroom will contribute to the success of students today. As a campus leader it is my duty to understand and learn better ways to do this. My history with technology can benefit me by helping me to know ways to do this and also to show me where it is I need to improve. I believe I have shown on the SETDA assessment of classroom technology that my past experience with technology in the classroom is very minimal. After all, I do teach P.E. so technology is not a part of what we do. This assessment has also brought to light the fact that technology is not a large part of the professional development at my campus nor is it part of the evaluation of the skills students should obtain. I have learned through my reflection of this assessment that ongoing professional development will benefit all school employees and students. Not only professional development on technology skills but also incorporations skills on how to use technology in the classroom. As a teacher and campus leader I will have to continue to embrace technology on my campus. I believe that I demonstrated in the Technology Application assessment that I already have a solid background in technology applications. Of course, there are several areas that could be improved but I believe I have enough technology knowledge to incorporate its use into the classroom but I still need the “how to” in order to do that. Again, that is where I believe as a campus leader it will be my duty to find professional development that will accomplish this. I don’t feel like these assessments taught me anything I didn’t already know. I knew how much (or how little in my case) I used technology in my class but I did learn a little about what I might need to learn about technology applications. But, after all, that is why there are technology coordinators at all schools these days.