Making a technology professional development plan lets you know where you are and where you want to be some time in the near future in regards to technology. It also helps to improve teaching and learning as it relates to technology use in schools. It is important for teachers to participate in this type of plan because it allows teachers to become knowledgeable about teaching using technology and learning fun and interesting ways to integrate it into the classroom. Some problems and issues that can occur during the development of a technology plan are that some technologies may be very difficult to operate for teachers such as smart boards or technologically advanced projectors. Also uploading or transferring information from one piece of technology to another could prove to be difficult. This, in turn, could make integrating it into teaching very difficult.
School- Hebbville Elementary
Grade- 4th
Subject– Math
Your current technology strengths: Discuss your strong points and knowledge of technology. Be detailed.
I am very skilled at using Microsoft products such as word, excel and power point.Also I Know how to use mobile devices very well such as tablets, laptops, and even smartphones. I know how to upload and transfer information from one device to another.
Trends in technology growth for your department or school: Discuss the current state of technology in your school and where it may be heading. (Ex Are there computer labs? Are there i-pads? Etc) This section requires a narrative response.In the math department here at Hebbville we are highly invested in adding smart boards to our classrooms. This technology is highly effective in displaying textbook pages from math books and showing examples on a huge digital board for everyone to see. We also provide tablets for our students that act as mini smart boards so students can engage in math problems more easily and have their own view of the activities given to them. We have made many technological advancements over the years and have strived to integrate technology into the classroom more.
Goals- Individual
1. By the end of the school year student will be proficient in both traditional and lechnological learningmethods.
2. Students will be able to use tablets to complete assignments and upload work from tablets.
3. Students will be familiar with smart boards and how they work
Specific Annual Strategy to Accomplish Goal
1. Constant interaction with technology in the classroom
2. Activities and lessons that will integrate this technology in the classrooms.
Mr Darius Ashby 