Skills

Classes I use technology very often. I use computers to do word processing to type papers and make charts for math classes. The word processing makes my documents more professional and clean looking. While charts for math classes are easier to read and interpret. When I become a teacher I will use technology in my classroom to aid in the lessons. I will only use technology to aid in teaching. I will not use it if it becomes a hindrance.

Ways I meet ISTE Technology Standards for Preservice Teachers

identify the benefits of technology to maximize student learning and facilitate higher order thinking skills.
differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate uses of technology for teaching and learning while using electronic resources to design and implement learning activities.
identify technology resources available in schools and analyze how accessibility to those resources affects planning for instruction.
identify, select and use hardware and software technology resources specifically designed for use by PK-12 students to meet specific teaching and learning objectives.
plan for management of electronic instructional resources within a lesson design by identifying potential problems and planning for solutions.
design and teach technology-enriched learning activities that connect content standards with student technology standards and meet the diverse needs of students.
design and peer teach a lesson that meets content area standards and reflects the current best practices in teaching and learning with technology.
research and evaluate the accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness and bias of electronic information resources to be used by students.
integrate technology-based assessment strategies and tools into plans for evaluating specific learning goals.
develop a portfolio of technology products from coursework, including the related assessment tools.
identify and engage in technology-based opportunities for professional education and lifelong learning, including the use of distance education.
use technology productivity tools to complete required professional tasks.
examine acceptable use policies for the use of technology in schools, including strategies for addressing threats to security of technology systems, data and information.
identify safety and health issues related to technology use in schools.