Most of us would agree that seeking self improvement is a good thing and engage ourselves regularly in activities which promote self improvement. Here is a nice little article I found that targets technology skills and educator self improvement. Written by Dr. P. MacGregor-Mendoza, the article outlines seven steps that teachers can take to develop and improve their own use of technology in the classroom.
1. Assess your own level of skill and apprehension towards using technology
2. Find what learning resources are available
3. Plan ahead
4. Start small
5. Consider your audience
6. Have a backup plan
7. Have a way to measure your success
While these steps may seem basic, is this good advice? Let me know what you think.
Mike
MacGregor-Mendoza, P. (Jan 2009). Assess yourself: along with better diet and exercise, follow these seven tips for getting your personal technology professional development in shape. (FEATURE STORY). Technology & Learning, 29, 6. p.20(2). Retrieved April 04, 2009, from Academic OneFile via Gale:http://find.galegroup.com/itx/start.do?prodId=AONE
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I think I would add how much innovation your administration allows. Perhaps a way to ask the students if they felt your idea was helpful. Most students are so surprised that someone cares what they think that they're usually quite eager to cooperate.
ReplyDeleteI think this a really good idea. It is definitely a good idea to keep technologically current; even if technology is not your field. Technology is rapidly becoming the way every Professor delivers the information for his field to his students and the way that the students send their course work to the professor. It just makes your job easier to know how to use the technology available as well as you possibly can – no matter what your field is.
ReplyDeleteThe suggestion that resonates most with me is #4 Start small. I think technology integration tends to intimidate some teachers because they've been exposed to its potentially transformative nature and feel the pressure that comes with that potential. What they should remember is that not every hit has to be a homerun. In fact, starting small and easy into it probably increases the chances of success.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how we hold ourselves back sometimes. I agree with Nancy that th climate created by the administration has a lot to do with it. Suzan makes a good point about keeping current, things move so fast now we really hav to. Josh, yes starting small is key I think also. Too often we take on more then we should, don't do well and feel bad about ourselves after.
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