1. As an educator, what are your present strengths and weaknesses in technology?
I believe that my strengths with technology are pretty basic. I can navigate a computer and the components. I can cruise the Internet with ease. My software strengths are word and power point. I can also use many tools available online such as social networks, blogs, and search engines.
My weaknesses include excel spreadsheet. I have trouble navigating a database. When I am given a topic, I have such a hard time sorting through which one to use, what to put in for my search, and how to find what I need. Other than that, there aren't many things I don't play with or try to use for myself or in the classroom.
2. How do you plan to use your strengths?
I am using my strengths now for this degree. I use much of this technology to keep organized, disaggregate data, and for a lot of my communication purposes. I use a website to communicate with parents and students outside of the classroom. I use the various pieces of equipment in my classroom for almost every lesson. I have the kids use it to research a variety of topics all of the time. I also set up tutorials for my students to get a lesson on better search techniques in the library.
3. How do you plan to address the weaknesses?
I think addressing my weaknesses boil down to taking time out and allowing myself to become more familiar with them. I have even used online tutorials to help me with things like access and excel. I also ask questions! I read a lot and I am constantly taking more and more continuing education to keep up with what is going on around me.
