Technology is only going to grow more and more as my teaching career takes off so I want to and I need to figure out some ways to keep on top of the ballooning amount of information out there. After thinking about this challenge a bit, I’ve decided to definately do the following things.
First, I will join ISTE (The International Society for Technology in Education) because this organization seems to have a lot of clout, and I’d like to stay on top of their teachings. I’m also interested in the on-line journals, Journal of Interactive Online Learning and the International Jounal of Educational Technology.
Second, I’d like to try to get trained in at least one new technological thing each year preferably by attending a conference put on by my district or possibly an organization like ISTE. I'’d especially like to take a training in using the interactive boards and/or the instant answer remotes. I also think a good Webquest conference would be fascinating. There’s really so much out there to learn.
Third, I will make an effort to network with other teachers. There are usually a few teachers in every building who are very technologically proficient and on my way to becoming one, I will pick these techies brains as much as possible.
These are my goals for remaining in the technological know. I hope it works! It’s certainly very important.