Personal Technology Goal
EDC
220--Educational
Technology is a unique class in that the ability-level
of its participants varies widely--perhaps more widely than any other
class you'll take in the licensure program. For that reason, I ask
students to generate several personal technology goals that permit
them to focus their attention and energy in ways that are unique and
fit their level of familiarity and comfort with digital technology. You
may upgrade your skills in the areas you determine in these goals by
completing two Technology Leaps. Your task
today is to identify the areas in which you need to "beef-up" your
technology skills. Be honest with yourself. Picking a bogus goal is just
a waste of time--you won't get any better unless you clearly and
honestly identify the areas in which you need to grow and actually do something about it!
Learners who have a very high level of knowledge, skills, and comfort
with technology may set goals that go beyond the basic goals set for
this course. Others may wish to shape goals that permit them to pursue
personal or professional interests we do not cover in this course
(perhaps assistive technologies for special education, new uses for
digital tools, etc.). Maybe you want to create a website or if you're
really advanced, an app. In any case, at the beginning of the class I
want you to pick some specific goals on which you will be working this
term. Later in the class you will report on your progress in two brief
papers.
Pick goals that will stretch and deepen your knowledge of digital
technology. We’re not here to merely fulfill the minimum standards set
for this class...we’re here to develop excellence in your practice, so be prepared to push yourself and for me to push you to move beyond your current comfort level. Please
speak with the instructor if you have questions or need help
reaching your personal technology goal.
- Personal
Technology Goal Form
(Choose "Make a copy..." from the file menu of the opened
GoogleDoc, complete the task, then share with the instructor)