Individual Technology Assessment

Originally Posted Monday, January 24, 2011

As a third grade teacher I am continually integrating technology into my classroom.  I have used blogs, flip cameras, digital cameras, PowerPoint, Calculators, Airliners, Computer Software, and many other forms of technology as a means of allowing my students to learn and explore.  I have also used wiki's, spreadsheets, Google docs, and other forms of technology to deliver instruction, collaborate with other teachers, and assess and analyze students learning.  

I feel that while I use many forms of technology in my classroom I often times do not seek out new forms of technology in order to expose myself and my students to a wider variety of formats.  Since I am comfortable with technology in my classroom and have seen how successful my students can be with the use of technology I feel my goal this semester is to find ways to expand my range in the use of technology.  With the help of 572, my IT and librarian, and my own imagination, I feel I can allow my students opportunities to interact with new programs and put their hands on new forms of technology.  I will also try to encouraging and model the use of new forms of technology with my team.