Module+1+Reflection

= Module 1 Reflection Prompt  =

How has your knowledge of technology standards changed after this module? Reflect on your own use of technology standards in your classroom and personal use.

// Description //
My reflection for module 1 is based off of the book reading assignments including //The National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers// booklet and chapter one of //ISTE's Technology Facilitation and Leadership Standards// as well as posts in the discussion boards. My reflection is also based of my introduction to VoiceThread and my experience of creating a wiki.

**//Impact//**

My knowledge of technology standards has changed drastically since completing this module. Before this module, I did not even know teachers had technology standards. I have learned I need to become very familiar with the standards in order to become a better teacher. Not only do I need to understand and be able to apply the NETS-T but I need to go above and beyond those standards and learn and apply the NETS-TF standards if I wish to become a technology facilitator. I have learned that the standards are important and should be used by everyone, teachers, students and administrators alike because we are living in a global community. The technology is out there, not only do we need to be using it, but we need to be using it effectively.

Before this module I used to think that it was okay that I did not use technology in my classroom because I teach Kindergarten. I realize now that just because my students are just entering school and only learning the basics does not give me an excuse for not using technology. Even at a young age my students are experienced with technology and want to use it. I look forward to implementing the use of technology in my classroom.

Through the use of VoiceThread and Wikispaces, I have already learned about two types of technologies I can use in my classroom. I can use wikis with my students for reflections, just as I am using it for reflections myself as a learner. I can also use VoiceThread to introduce topics and have "guest speakers" in my classroom. I have learned it is important to see how to use technology as a learner first before I try to teach it.

=//Intent//=

From now on, I will continue to become more familiar with the technology standards. I will attempt to use them to guide my instruction. I will not shy away from technology because my students are young. I will share my knowledge with my colleagues if they wish to learn about the standards as well. I will apply my knowledge of the technology I have learned about so far in my classroom when appropriate and when I feel it will best impact student learning.