SWOT+&+Goals

=SWOT Analysis & Goals=

I. Technology SWOT Analysis
I think some of my strengths in technology include my willingness to learn new things online. I find that sometimes people are scared to learn something new on the computer and then turn around and teach it to other peers or even students. I think I have enough knowledge about the internet and how to operate the computer that I can figure out most anything that is new. I am a good trouble shooter. If something is wrong with the computer I can must always figure out what the problem is and how to fix it OR I can find someone to help me fix the issue. I type fast and I know my way around the key board. meaning, i know how to us the key board instead of having to go back and forth from the keyboard to the mouse. I was lucky to get the experience last semester to get paired with a supervising teacher that has a Prometian ActiveBoard in her classroom. This teacher taught me how to make up games and use other computer programs that go along with the ActiveBoard. I know how to use a cellphone, iPod, iPad, graphing calculator, GPS system. I'm am also experienced in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher. I have an Apple MAC and I also have a PC so I am experienced on both operating systems. For this class I am not well information and almost experienced in Windows MovieMaker, Glogger, Blogging and pod casting.
 * __Strengths__:

__Weaknesses__**
 * I think one of my greatest weaknesses is not paying attention. I have a real problem with not reading direction fully and missing steps. If I would just take my time and not rush, this wouldn't happen. I have also found that I don't know the technical terms for part of the computer and that would be useful. I also don't know have to convert files properly from MAC version to "Windows" versions. I also don't know how to set up a computer from scratch.

According to the NETS-T, things I need to improve on are:**
 * model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
 * develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.
 * provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.
 * demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.
 * model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.
 * develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools.


 * __Opportunities__**
 * Fortunately, I have the opportunity for having a lot of time on my hands. I don't currently have a job and I have a lot of time to take my time on projects and activities to do them well and precisely. I don't have to rush through things.

This extra time will also allow me to continue learning new technology that might be useful in my classroom even after this class is over with. I would like to make a few more movies on Windows MovieMaker and I would also like to become an avid Glogger and Blogger! I believe those 3 tool are something I will DEFINITELY use in my future classroom. I really like the Wikispaces, but I really have a long way to go with it until I feel comfortable enough using it with fellow teachers and parents of my elementary school students.

I also have access for the new couple of years to the UWG ITS services. Here I can access updated computer software for my personal computer.

The education building library is also a great resource for me. I can check out lots of different technology such as; graphing calculators, projectors, and different computer software and computer games for my students.

__Threats__** Another threat that I think is the most important is that most of the elementary schools in this area that we student teach at don't use new an improved technology. I have student taught and visited many schools in the West Georgia area and these schools don't have the latest version of new technology, fast internet access, or updated computer and/or computer systems. In turn, the teachers that supervise us at these schools don't know what the latest technology is and obviously cannot teach us, as new teachers, about it. I'm not saying that all schools in the west Georgia area have technology problems, but I am saying that most are not up to date where I think the should be to benefit there students.**
 * I don't have a lot of friends or people that I can talk to regularly to ask questions about new technology. I think I need to remain in contact with Mrs. Huett because she seems to be the only one who is knows the most about the teacher technology I want to use and learn about!

**II. Goal**
(My goals are based on what I need to work on as a teacher from the NETS-T)

I can work on this goal by creating more assessments with my lesson plans that I make in the future. Also, when I make my future lesson plans for other classes I have in my future block classes, I can practice incorporating technology into the lesson.
 * __Goal #1__** **: I need to work on:** provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.

I can work on this goal by making sure I take the time to keep up with new technology though the rest of my schooling. I can also take the spare time I have now to continue learning and enhancing my skills on the programs that I know I want to use in my classroom.
 * __Goal #2__** **:** I need to work on: demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.