I feel that my
technology strengths outweigh my weaknesses. I feel that I am a motivated
learner and that I will do whatever it takes to help a child learn. I feel that
my knowledge of technology concepts will allow me to have a better
understanding of new programs I will be learning. I am excited and ambitious to
have the students utilize technology in all subjects, and to help them grow in
confidence when it comes to technology. My weakness is not knowing a wide
variety of developmentally appropriate technology applications. I would like to
have more knowledge so the students can be more successful. I have plans to
speak to my mentor about how I can familiarize myself with different technology
programs. Being an art teacher, I have a “push in” time period in my morning
when I help a 3rd grade math class. I feel that the teacher does an
amazing job teaching math, but lacks in using technology with those students
who have a harder time just sitting there watching the board or doing a
worksheet. I feel that certain students could use programs like Think Through
Math for morning work instead of board work. It is also beneficial because a
lot of educational programs track student success.
I would like to apply
technology in lessons to increase productivity in the classroom and during
research projects. I feel that it is important for me to be greatly prepared
and knowledgeable on many tech applications so I will positively service the
students. With increasing technology, phone apps, and websites, we as librarians
need to offer support to core subject teachers and keep them abreast of new
ways to engage their students and prepare them for success. I also feel it’s
important to foster and teach technology to those who may not have access to it
at home. If I am a librarian, I would like to offer computer tutoring to upper
level students so they can be confident when they use technology in the
classroom. I would also like to provide the staff with opportunities to learn
about new technology/apps/programs as they become available. I also believe
that the librarian serves as a liaison between the campus and technology
department. I feel that that would also be an important roll for me to take on
so I can be a greater support to the campus I serve.
