Follow Me, I am a Leader
“If we're
growing, we're always going to be out of our comfort zone." - John Maxwell
I think that my generation has a huge impact on how I feel about technology. The generation I grew up in has, for the most part, never known life without most modern day technologies. I was in third grade when we got our first computer with internet at home. I remember my mother having a car phone, and then a brick sized cell phone. Now we have iPads, cell phones, and laptop computers that seem to run many aspects of our lives. I think it is important to remember that prior generations may want to learn how to use technology, but may not have the means or the time to really learn. It is important that we stay understanding and helpful to anyone, regardless of what generation they were born it. If we can help to limit the paralyzing experiences and increase the crystallizing experiences, all generations will feel more comfortable with the technology that is now available.
That is why I plan to be a technology leader for my students, peers, school, and learning community. I want people to feel comfortable with coming to me with questions (technology and otherwise) and know that I am on their team and I am there to help. I will also reach out to anyone else who may be skilled in technology in my district to see what types of things they are doing and using in their classrooms. I intend on continuing to use and grow my professional learning network (PLN), because I can learn from others also! Technology is always changing and it is important to try to stay up to date with some of the current ideas, trends, and programs that are offered. I will continue to use my Twitter account and RSS feed to follow and expand my PLN, though I know it will not be my primary means of learning.
In the future I plan to join profession organizations to grow as an educator. Some of these organizations are technology oriented, such as the Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Other professional organizations will help me become a better and growing educator, such as the National Education Association (NEA) and the Omaha Education Association (OEA).
I think that my generation has a huge impact on how I feel about technology. The generation I grew up in has, for the most part, never known life without most modern day technologies. I was in third grade when we got our first computer with internet at home. I remember my mother having a car phone, and then a brick sized cell phone. Now we have iPads, cell phones, and laptop computers that seem to run many aspects of our lives. I think it is important to remember that prior generations may want to learn how to use technology, but may not have the means or the time to really learn. It is important that we stay understanding and helpful to anyone, regardless of what generation they were born it. If we can help to limit the paralyzing experiences and increase the crystallizing experiences, all generations will feel more comfortable with the technology that is now available.
That is why I plan to be a technology leader for my students, peers, school, and learning community. I want people to feel comfortable with coming to me with questions (technology and otherwise) and know that I am on their team and I am there to help. I will also reach out to anyone else who may be skilled in technology in my district to see what types of things they are doing and using in their classrooms. I intend on continuing to use and grow my professional learning network (PLN), because I can learn from others also! Technology is always changing and it is important to try to stay up to date with some of the current ideas, trends, and programs that are offered. I will continue to use my Twitter account and RSS feed to follow and expand my PLN, though I know it will not be my primary means of learning.
In the future I plan to join profession organizations to grow as an educator. Some of these organizations are technology oriented, such as the Nebraska Educational Technology Association (NETA) and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Other professional organizations will help me become a better and growing educator, such as the National Education Association (NEA) and the Omaha Education Association (OEA).