Reflection

I feel the evidence I have provided in this portfolio demonstrate my mastery of the competencies of this course as reflected in the summary at the end of each competency.

1. The research project lesson and workshop unit demonstrate by ability to design relevant learning experiences that engage student in authentic learning, address their varying needs, incorporate digital tools and resources and promote higher level thinking.

2. The print, video and web products I have included demonstrate my ability to create a quality product in varying environments, to communicate my ideas to different audiences, and to use principles of message design. While these are not professional level products, I revised them to best serve their purpose.

3. In all my products and teaching, I attempt to demonstrate my understanding of intellectual property rights, copyright, and licensing and privacy and security of students and resources. I strive to use media that meet Creative Commons licensing and instill this habit in my students. Personally I monitor my online identity. I examine the terms of service of various web 2.0 tools to make sure they are accessible to the appropriate age students.

4. I strive to keep current with professional issues and emerging technologies for possible application to teaching and learning through digital, print and face-to-face strategies. It is a struggle to keep up and I often revise my strategy for doing this.

5. Through the various products I have presented, I feel I demonstrate my ability to be an effective communicator and collaborator.

6. Daily I solve technology problems in my workplace and in my personal life. I spend a good deal of time learning new technologies.