Introduction
After taking this class, I am beginning to realize how important is to stay up to date with technology. When I was an undergrad student, and even a graduate student I did not have a full time job and did not have to worry about my students passing their state test. So I had more time to research new technology tools. However, after taking this class I know now that I need to make sure that I am up to date on the latest technology. Even though I had a twitter and you tube account before this class, I realized I did not use either of them to further my student's educational background. So below I have devised plan to keep my up to date with educational technology.
My Plan
To state up to date with educational technology, specifically Web 2.0 tools. I will use what I have learned with protopages and create a page dedicated to twitter feeds for educational technology, but specifically Web 2.0 tools. This way I can collaborate with other teachers and specialist around the world to find what is working in the their classroom, and see if there is anything that I want to try in mind. I can also use my districts staff development program, they are always offering educational technology courses. Unfortunately, many of the tools they show are tools that I already know how to use. However, I will keep my eye out because sometimes they do have tools that I have never heard of or have never used in the classroom before. Then I also do have former teacher friends of mine who use to teach technology courses, and I have in the past picked their brains about where to find good technology tools. The last place that I will go will be Region 10, they have staff development opportunities through their programs. I will look to see what they are offering and see what I can do to keep up to date.
Conclusion
I think that with all the resources that I have available to me, there should be no excuse as to why I can not stay up to date with educational technology tools. I know in the past I have thought, well I do not have time, and that is true during the regular school year I do not have the time to use tools on a regular basis. However, after the standardize testing would be a perfect time for me to utilize what I have learned to the betterment of my students.
