The NETS-T and Me

Looking through the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers, each one hits on points that I want to develop in myself as an educator. Although I want to incorporate each in my teaching, I really want to focus on #2, Designing and Developing Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments.

I have taken quite a few courses in Instructional Systems and Educational Technology, but I have yet to really tackle and implement a lot of what I have learned in the classroom. One of the big reasons that I have not implemented more Web 2.0 learning oppurtunites in my classroom is due to restrictions by my district and administration. I have to admit that once I hit those roadblocks I stopped trying. I was frustrated and turned off.

My goal from this class, and for this school year, is to find tools and ways to incorporate new technologies that fall within my district's guidelines. I like the idea of customizing learning activities to meet individual student needs. I want to create at least one really good learning experience that allows my students to experience the new Web 2.0