Blog post part 2 Week 1
I have always considered myself to be pretty current and up-to-date on most technology. I feel overall most parts of the assessments reinforced these notions. My strong areas seem to be in regard to the use of technology and its organization in the classroom. I have thorough knowledge regarding the internet, classroom software such as Microsoft office, and presentation software such as story board, Power Point, and Media Player.
Despite these strengths the assessments gave me great insight into areas that I need to improve upon. For example, The Rubric for Administrative Technology Use forced me to consider my future policies and procedures as a principal. I had never considered how I would implement technology into my school’s classroom, train my staff, or use technology to gather and evaluate data for my school before this assessment. I feel this is probably my greatest weakness at this time.
The Technology Applications Inventory revealed my need for better knowledge about computer programming and networking. I also learned that there are a few areas that I could improve upon such as working with digital graphics and movies. Incorporating and creating them more in my classes could enhance my teaching. I would also like to become more familiar with networking communications such as video conferencing and distance learning for our students.
According to our SETDA Teacher Survey I learned our school could greatly benefit from some technology goal directed vision. I feel as a principal I should use data and research to drive my goals for implementing technology and choosing particular programs and policies. As a profession we should more thoroughly heed research when making appropriate decisions about technology.
As a whole I feel the assessments were accurate and the assessments have greatly helped me to evaluate my current condition and helped me develop the mindset of an administrator.