As a way to explore potential future opportunities that may come from having a background in Educational Technology this course put us in the role of Ed Tech Coordinators. We covered many different aspects to such a position including, planning for integration and management, technology hardware and software issues, as well as working with teachers.

The artifact I am showcasing for this course is the Ed Tech Coordinator introduction. This assignment had us think about how we might share about ourselves and our new "position". I enjoyed this process as it required me to think deeply about how to frame the messaging to meet teachers where they are and present myself in a way that connected to the audience. I also enjoyed thinking about the research that connects to the things that I would be helping with. This is an example that displays my ability to think deeply about connecting to others and creatively construct a message that is both clear, concise and presented well.

The challenge of this work was the concision, how to be concise and specific so that your introduction is well-perceived. This process helped me to envision myself in such a role.

ISTE Standards

Learner

1a Set professional learning goals to explore and apply pedagogical approaches made possible by technology and reflect on their effectiveness.

1c Stay current with research that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.

Leader

2a Shape, advance and accelerate a shared vision for empowered learning with technology by engaging with education stakeholders.

2c Model for colleagues the identification, exploration, evaluation, curation and adoption of new digital resources and tools for learning.

Citizen

3a Create experiences for learners to make positive, socially responsible contributions and exhibit empathetic behavior online that build relationships and community.

3b Establish a learning culture that promotes curiosity and critical examination of online resources and fosters digital literacy and media fluency.

Facilitator

6d Model and nurture creativity and creative expression to communicate ideas, knowledge or connections.