Technology Assessment

Sometimes it is important to find out how much you know within a particular area. Technology is an important part of our present and future. That is why finding out how much you might know about technology is important. Therefore, the use of assessments are very important. The assessments that were provided allowed a person to have a much better understanding of where they may stand with regard to today’s technology standards. The Technology Applications Inventory assessment allowed you to see how much knowledge you had of technology. The SETDA Building Survey assessment wanted to see how much access your school has to technology. I feel that I have a good base of knowledge of technology and can help students along. My strengths would be the fact that I am willing to learn all areas associated with technology and feel that I have a gift of helping motivate students along through new learning experiences. My weaknesses would have to be the fact that I am quite a ways behind the newest technology and feel it would take a while to feel comfortable enough to lend my knowledge to students. I guess it would definitely be a “learn as you go” situation. I feel that today’s kids learn so much by teaching themselves that they have a good idea of technology even before they begin to learn in school. I honestly believe that a majority of the time when it comes to technology the students know more than the teacher. This is why it is important for teachers to find out their weaknesses and get busy learning to stay ahead of the game. I feel that the assessments, like the ones mentioned above, are great ways to see where you stand as a teacher. It allows a person to see where they are strong but also where they are weak and where they need to concentrate.