Professional+Development

=Professional Development=

//**ISTE NETS-T Standard** (found at [])://

=== Professional development is characterized by a thorough reflection of one’s progress and the plans made to increase competency and skill in the areas felt to be lacking. Over the years, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) has defined a number of standards for students, teachers, and administrators. The NETS-T, standards for teachers, are comprised of: ===

- Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
== __//Current Abilities://__ Proficient in Microsoft: Word, Powerpoint, & Excel. I am also able to create and incorporate QR codes, as well as create a basic web page. I can navigate the internet, as well as understand and use social networking tools online.==

== //__**Need:**__// As a teacher it is my responsibility to provide and create meangingful learning experiences that directly involve and incorporate the utilization of technology. I feel that taking advantage of these tools will provide even more teaching methods which will in turn appeal to more learning styles; ultimately allowing the needs of each individual learner to be addressed==

== //__**Goal:**__// My personal goal is to become more comfortable with the utilization of technology in my classroom. I want to attain as much knowledge as possible on current technological tools in order to take full advantage of the incorporation in my classroom.==

== //__**Short Term Goal:**__// My short term goal is to learn how to correctly use a Wiki page. In saying this, I want to be able to successfully create it for my future classroom and learn how to incorporate fun and effective ways for both parents and students to get involved. I will also learn more about image, video, and podcast editing. It is also a goal of mine to learn how to smoothly operate a smart board.==

== __//**Long Term Goal:**//__ I hope to continue to use this resource and create/maintain partnerships through communication with my students and their parents. Beyond this wiki, I also hope to continue learning about up-to-date technologies and further my education accordingly.==

== __//**Assessment:**//__ When I am able to successfully and smoothly demonstrate technological skills such as the operation of SmartBoard, Wikispaces, and Podcasts, I will be assured that I am prepared to fully utilize and integrate technology in my classroom.==