Requisite Technology Skills Assessment

Requisite Technology Skills Assessment

The Technology Applications Inventory indicated foundations to be one of my strong suits. I would agree because I do feel that I have the basics mastered when operating a computer and software. However, things are ever changing and never static. There is still so much that I do not know about the foundations with technology applications. I still feel the frustration when the technology does work the way I anticipated. All to often it was because I did not have the skill or lacked the knowledge to successfully operate the program, software, or computer correctly. The inventory showed that problem solving and communication were my areas of weakness. I would also agree with this result. I have been out of the classroom for the last seven years, so I feel as if I have lost touch with technology applications and how students incorporate technology into their learning. I hope that this course will help me to gain new information and knowledge so that I can better understand technology and today’s learners. I believe that many teachers feel restricted due to the districts policy on what it will allow to be viewed. The blocks that we all have seen are extremely annoying and it takes an act of God and Congress to get it unblocked by the central office. I believe it is like Pandora’s Box we all want students and teachers to use technology, but we are afraid we will not be able to control it once it is out of bag. Therefore, the districts technology policies often hamper progress.

The SETDA Teacher Survey

The SETDA Teacher Survey consisted of a battery of questions on how we use technology at our respective campuses, my personal use of technology, what are the districts policies and procedures dealing with technology, and what technology is available to use at our campus. I believe most schools are using technology to send out emails, teacher grade books, check attendance, and involve new gadgets in the enrichment of lessons. I know on personal level I use the grade book which parents of my students can check though parent portal. This program allows parents to keep track of student’s grades on real time bases. I also use technology in athletics by showing video clips, helping players make highlights, and sending these out to prospective universities. Our campus also has new remodeled computer labs which allow students hands on working with computers. Our district policies dealing with technology are changing as the technology changes. However, the guides they have set in place are consistent with and help facilitate students skills for the 21st Century.