Strengths and Weaknesses

According to UNI survey and the NET standards I found the basic technology of operations and concepts are my strengths, and not much above that. Such as access programs and files, save, create folders, and maintain backup work. I am also very good with specific equipment such as VCR's, calculators, scanners, video cameras, and etc. I am also aware of how to access world-wide information over the web, by using online encyclopedias and dictionaries. My biggest strength would be emailing to communicate with others, but unfortunately i also have some weaknesses. I really struggle with audio or visual recordings on the web, or incorporating them into projects, or using video conferencing. I am familiar with databases or graphic organizers to organize and collect information, but I don't know the best technique to use them as efficient as possible. I am also not aware of some good resources to help assists students with disabilities, which would be so helpful as a teacher. My terminology is also pretty weak, along with dealing with trouble-shooting. I need to be aware of continual growth with technology for the students and also for myself. I also need to be more comfortable with incorporating technology into my curriculum. I need to know and be very familiar with the many technology uses out there so I can help enable and empower my students.

Some goals for myself as a beginning elementary teacher is to become as familiar as possible with technology and its involvement so I can help my students stay caught up, and better understand the way of technology life and education. I also would like to be effective with communicating with students, parents, co-workers, and others through technology. I will know how to manage the technology and use it in moderation. Another goal is to also get the audio and visual part down of technology. I think students would will really enjoy this type of learning and presentation. I will also use technology to assess my students, which will hopefully make things more effective in and outside of the classroom for my students and also myself.

I would like to take another instructional media class from Dr. Cox or Dr. Waters to help me better understand these different technology concepts. It's hands on which is a great help, and are very imformative and up to date with the latest and greatest technologies for educators.

I would also like to take some online tutorials from the UNI website. they seem to be very updated and familiar with the technology teachers need to know to be as effective as they can in the technology.