Technology Skills Assessments

As part of this week's assignment I have taken two different technology assessments. As I went through both assessments, I realized that I have a large knowledge base in technology. I still have lots of room to grow, of course, but I still think I am moderately advanced. I also noticed that our school and district is lacking when it comes to the implementation and teaching of technology. In both the technology applications survey and the SETDA, I noticed that my school was showing many areas of weakness. I agree with both assessments and think that they opened my eyes to areas that both my school and I can work on. I personally live for technology and am disappointed when we don't have the time, resources or budget money to implement all the different sources of technology. I think that I am very strong with technology in general and excel within the school. I know that this year alone I have piloted 5 different sources of technology in the classroom. Teachers do come to me for help and I feel that I am competent in the day to day use. I would, however, like to branch out more and find even more resources and tools. I know that I am not teaching the children to use technology the way that I should, however. I would like to learn more about editing software and programs so that my class can learn to create and edit informational sources, such as videos and presentations.