Journal+Module+Two


 * Jacob’s Journal**


 * Reflection #2**


 * //Reflection Prompt Module 2//**: How the artifacts in your pre-competencies verification reflect your technology use as an educator? In light of your learning about TPACK, identify areas of improvement needed.

This module the primary focus of my work was on the competencies verification. As I really looked through what I had done as an educator I made some interesting discoveries about my technology usage in the classroom.
 * Description:**

When I first heard about the verification I was dumbfounded. I had always thought of myself as a technology driven person, yet when I first saw the standards I really didn’t see one that I could easily fill. I quickly went on the defensive in my head and convinced myself that this was because of the lack of technology available to me. However, this was quickly smashed when we did a survey with our cell phones in class and I realized that there was technology available, I just did not know or think to harness its power.
 * Impact:**

As I really looked at the standards later on, I realized that I did have content to fill the areas. I could pull a lesson where I used “YouTube” and audio for standard one, a “webquest” I designed for standard two, my teacher webpage for standard three, a student run television show I co-chaired for standard four, and my enrollment verification at Akron for standard five; I even had a few other ideas which did not make the cut. Although I was able to fill every standard, I still do not feel proficient in each standard.

I feel that standard one has become a strength of mine. I feel that I am strong in content knowledge and that I can combine that knowledge with technology to teach a group of students in the classroom. Standard two is still an area of growth. Although I have designed websites and web-based assignments, I feel like I have only scratched the surface. I have just started to understand HTML code and have never designed a site from the group up. I feel that standard three is also an area of growth, due mostly to my lack of experience and knowledge of the many forms of technology and software available. Standard four is a strength. I pride myself in proper and ethical use of technology in the classroom, yet also in my everyday life and try to instill this into my students and colleagues. The last standard, five, I also feel is a strength. I have a strong desire to continue to learn and grow in my expertise and take my new knowledge and become a leader wherever I go and instill my passion with others.

I intend to continue to grow and develop into the best professional that I can become. I want to not only improve on my areas of need, I want to continue to grow in the areas which I feel have become areas of strength. I will work hard in my schooling as well as in my assistantship in Design and Development Services, which is an excellent opportunity for me to further my knowledge and skill base. I want to become a leader in technology wherever I go and this can only be possible through experience and expertise. I have already learned and experienced so much in my brief period here at Akron and I am looking forward to continued growth.
 * Intent:**

Great reflection Jacob and I look forward to seeing your growth with your enthusiasm and all the resources available to you! Dr. Ward