Technology Surveys

After completing the two surveys, “Technology Applications Inventory” and the “SETDA Teacher Survey,” I realize that my school and I are lacking in use of technology. I thought that I was more aware of technology than I actually was.
While taking the “Technology Applications Inventory” survey, I began to discover new terminology that I had never heard before. I took a computer course in college, but I dare to say it was outdated as well. I lacked knowledge in many of the “Foundation” and “Information Acquisition Domains.” I knew a lot more information in the “Solving Problems with Technology Tools” and “Communication Domains.” Communication was my strongest domain, I feel that this might be because I was an Advertising and Public Relations major in college able to use graphics, create presentations, use a variety of layouts, use different fonts, sizes of fonts as well as which type goes together best for readability.
The second survey, “SETDA Teacher Survey,” focused more on my school and the steps we are taking to use technology to better educate our students. My school lacks in many of the areas being addressed. I find this very upsetting, because we are their last resource before they go “into the real world!” I was not able to answer any of the data collection questions regarding technology impacting students with a “yes.” I was able to answer personal technology assessment questions with a “yes.” I think it is very important to incorporate technology in your classroom as much as possible. Students’ brains revolve around technology, so I must be able to ensure that I can capture their attention with technology.
Overall, I need to become more informed on certain technological terms, as well as attend professional development regarding new technology. I should also urge my school to increase awareness of the relationship between technology and student success.