Educational technology is no longer optional—it is foundational for equitable, creative, and differentiated learning. It allows educators to personalize content, engage visual learners, and prepare students for future digital fluency.
Strengths:
Confident using Google Workspace for Education (Docs, Forms, Slides)
Comfortable with visual communication tools like Canva
Experienced with online platforms like Padlet and Flip
Weaknesses:
Limited strategies for asynchronous student collaboration (ISTE 2.6 Facilitator)
Underdeveloped use of tech data to inform instruction (ISTE 2.7 Analyst)
Need for broader skillset in differentiated tech instruction (ISTE 2.5 Designer)
Google Certified Educator Level 1
Focus: Google Classroom, Forms, feedback, and productivity tools
Goals: Address ISTE 2.6 and 2.7 by improving instructional analysis and differentiation with Google tools
Join ISTE Professional Learning Networks (PLNs)
Monthly engagement in educator chats and topic-based webinars
Focus on equity, inclusive edtech, and inquiry science
Book Study: Shake Up Learning by Kasey Bell
Explores differentiated lesson planning using tech
Reflection-based activities included to track growth
Attend Webinars on Digital Equity and UDL
Providers: Edutopia, KQED, CAST, ISTE
Focus: Culturally responsive edtech, accessible lesson design, real-time data use