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 * // Reflection Prompt: // ** Summarize your learning for this term. How will you use the knowledge you have constructed to improve your use of technology for learning in your class and for your own personal and professional development?

__//** Description: **//__
==== The purpose of the course Introduction to Instructional Technology is to identify the technology standards, address areas of focus such as online safety, ethics, and TPCK, and then focus on beginning to utilize and introduce technology into the classroom by developing a field experience plan. ====

__//** Impact: **//__
==== Before beginning this class, I assumed that using technology with any lesson was a guaranteed way to make every lesson better. However, this is not the case. This course helped me learn that when implementing technology into curriculum and lessons, it is important that technology aligns with the curriculum standards, as well as the technology ISTE/NETS standards. Technology should be used as a way to enhance the learning experience and allow students to build on their knowledge. ====

==== I have learned much about myself as a technology user, as a technology using educator, and as a teacher. I developed my own personal philosophy of technology and have identified ways in which I can set that philosophy in motion in my classroom. I have learned that technology has many rewards to offer to myself and my students and the standards need to be recognized when planning for the use of technology in a lesson. ====

==== Through the discussion board, wiki reflections, and textbooks, I have gained more technology uses than I had before. The most beneficial part of this class was the commentary from my peers. When working within my own building, I tend to lose that outside perspective. My peers in this class gave me great insights and offered new technology that I one day hope to incorporate into my classroom. ====

//__** Intent: **__// My intent is to continue working to achieve my Master's degree in Instructional Technology. I would like to become a technology leader in my building through the help of my degree. I would also like to work on the grant writing team to bring new technology into my district since technology is quickly becoming an important pillar in education. I am working on utilizing different types of available technology in my classroom lessons. I intend to continue using the TPCK framework to build my lessons and incorporate the technology standards to teach my students and take their learning to a higher level of understanding.