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 * //Reflection Prompt: How has your knowledge of technology standards changed after this module? Reflect on your own use of technology standards in your classroom and personal use. //**

__**DESCRIPTION **__  Our class assignments were to read the handbook ISTE NETS-T & ISTE NETS-C. The handbook outlines the standards and skills needed for educators to succeed in technology information. Additionally, our class used Voicethread to post an introduction, and blackboard for a synchronous meeting. Most of my classmates are in the K-12 teaching field, and a few of us are in the higher education environment. Each group will learn from the other about how technology can transform learning experiences.

**__IMPACT__**  The first week of class introduced me to information about technology I did not know existed or ever used! Thankfully I was not intimidated with learning and using wikispaces, blackboard, and voicethread and quickly adapted to the technology. In reviewing the National Education Technology Standards for Teachers (nets-t) rubrics for all five of the standards, I have determined that I am at a beginner level - one who is just beginning to use technology to improve teaching and learning. The rubrics are intended as indicators of achievement and success which are predicated on access to a support system. The University of Akron gives me regular access to technology and the ability to increase my technology performance.

I plan on incorporating the ISTE standards in my training sessions with staff and graduate assistants by practicing good stewardship in verbal and written communication technology.
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