Blog Post 1: Technology Strengths and Weaknesses

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 3^rd 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.