Module+1+Reflections

====**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.** ====

This week I learned about the technology standards for coaches, teachers, and students.
 * Describe:**

What have I learned? In short, a lot! One of the most surprising things to me is that there are technology standards for teachers (yes, I really didn't know that) and coaches, and that the two sets of standards are rightfully different. I also learned that the revised standards much better fit the needs of today's learners than the original technology standards from 2007. This made me wonder if there are teacher standards for other subject areas and whether or not I am meeting the standard. The new rubric for teacher evaluation looks like it might correlate with the new teacher evaluations that will be taking place this year. I also learned that these technology standards are more advanced than I previously thought, and certainly more advanced than what the students get the opportunity to practice. The readings left me wondering if there happens to be content statements for grade bands anywhere. For example, what are some more specific and realistic goals for first grade students? Lastly, I learned that the powers that be (in this case ISTE) do recognize the fact that it is extremely difficult to provide students the proper instruction in/with technology without the proper materials. I really liked that they included an essential conditions list.
 * Impact:**

My time spent reflecting on the ISTE technology standard was valuable, and motivated me to:
 * Intent:**
 * Search out content statements by grade band.
 * Find out if teacher standards exist for all core areas and evaluate my personal strengths and weaknesses.
 * Figure out the name of the new teacher evaluation framework.


 * After completing my reading and writing this reflection, I found K-2 NETS activities right on Dr. Ward's content page. I guess I can already check the first bullet point off my list. Thank you for having that available, Dr. Ward. I appreciate not having to navigate the ODE site for it. :)