The three things that I was introduced to during this course:
1) Digital Citizenship. With Huntsville City Schools implementing the digital 1:1 initiative, educating students about Digital Citizenship is SO IMPORTANT! Digital Citizenship should be taught at every grade level from day 1.
2) NETS standards. I really enjoyed learning about the NETS standards because technology is so important to the future of education. Being able to use technology is one thing, but understanding the reasoning and objectives of the NETS standards is something that every teacher should understand and implement in their classroom.
3) Aurasma- which Stephanie and Amanda showed me tonight. That is totally cool! Cannot wait to show my kids when I get home tonight.
Two questions that peaked my interest are:
1) Learning about different ways to communicate with faculty members using a blog and/or wiki. I think it's a great way to model technology use with faculty members. I already use an Edmodo page to communicate with faculty members, and specifically math teachers to use to turn in their lesson plans to me every Friday.
2) Promoting Digital Citizenship at the beginning of the school year in a way that educates and involves students at all levels. Digital Citizenship is so important and with proper education, discipline issues can be averted and even avoided.
One thing I will incorporate as a TOSA and future administrator is:
the use of the iPad. I am getting in the habit of carrying my iPad with me where ever I go in the building. I am such a note-taker, that it's been a difficult transition from a clipboard to iPad, but I am adjusting slowly but surely. I love technology and its advantages, and I always look forward to the next big "tech toy" to come on the market.
