Learner 1A
Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness.
my professional learning goals
Artifact: My Professional Learning Goals
Overview:
This artifacts highlights my professional learning goals and the steps needed for accomplishing those goals. Setting and pursuing professional learning goals that involve technology-enhanced pedagogy has yielded many benefits for me. In this artifact, you will see how various efforts will result in growth and certification.
Reflection:
Creating this artifact has given me long-term vision and short-term motivation. It has highlighted areas where I need to grow professionally by learning new skills and increase networking in order to improve teacher performance and student learning.
The impact of this artifact will be felt by me for the year to come and beyond as I learn about new strategies and techniques to try to make the use of technology more effective in the classroom. This impact can be assessed by observing any new digital tools or resources I share with teachers and administrators at upcoming workshops.
Education, Certifications, & Honors
Microsoft Innovative Educator, 2017
Certified Google Administrator, 2016
Flipgrid Ambassador, 2016
Certified Google Trainer and Google Certified Educator Level I and II, 2015
Technology Administrator of the Year Educator Award, 2014
Masters of Education in Educational Technology: Texas State University, 2007
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish: Texas State University, 1993
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: Texas State University, 1992
Standard Texas Certification: Technology Applications (EC-12); Qualify for Master Technology Cert. K-12 Provisional Texas Certification: Secondary Spanish (6-12) | View Educator Certificate
Certified LoTi (Levels of Technology Integration) National Trainer, 2010
Texas Virtual School Network Certified Online Course Instructor, 2010
Central Texas Writing Project, Teacher Consultant and Technology Liaison, 2007
skills and training
Experience in leading an instructional technology department and coordination of district librarians
Experience in district policy development, budgeting, and instructional materials management
Experience in developing and delivering professional development, both face-to-face and online
Experience in developing online programs for both K-12 students and district staff
Technology integration training and experience
Web Instructor Certification Program, Region 4 Education Service Center
Online Instructor Training, Harris County Department of Education
Experience conducting webinars using Adobe Connect
Experience with Erate applications and technology planning
Experience in developing procedures for the purchase of district technology equipment
