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 * //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:= During this module I read the ISTE NETSstandards and chapter 1 (intro too!) in the ISTE Technology Facilitation and leadership standards. These readings decribed the accepted national technology standards for teachers, technology facilitators, and technology leaders. Rubrics were included in the NETS standards for teachers as well as very helpful scenarios to make the the descriptions of teachers attaining the standards easily understandable.

=Impact:= Wow. I had known there were technology standards out there somewhere, but I had never actually seen them or had any idea how much they cover! The rubrics in the NETS T standards really opened my eyes to how much improvement I need to make. I had thought that I was using technology in my classroom pretty well, especially considering that some of my colleagues don't use much at all. I can see that what I've been doing is good, but it could be so much more. I fall in the beginning category for most of the rubrics and don't even begin to approach facilitation!

=Intent:=

Now that I know what's out there, I want to apply it in my classroom. I intend to plan my use of technology to meet the standards, instead of throwing it in where I can, or simply as a paper substitute. There is also a big need to regularly keep up to date with emerging technologies in education.

***************** It is great to be able to provide structure for innovative educators like you! I know from reading your posts and your reflections how you take information and integrate it into your work and classroom. Good luck with this and looking forward to reading your upcoming reflections! Dr. Ward