Reflection+4

//**Reflect on your thinking surrounding your developing a philosophy of Instructional Technology use for learning and your understanding of 21st Century Teaching and Learning **//
 * Reflection Prompt Module 4 **

**Description** This week was devoted to discussion surrounding 21st Century skills, considering TPACK and what we believe is important to bringing those skills into the classroom and/or professional development as an instructional technology coach and facilitator. Many resources and articles were provided on our springboard this week. Additionally, we are moving forward in developing our Philosophy of Instruction Technology paper (due by the end of week ten) by researching, reflecting, and brushing up on APA style writing.

**Impact** As a non-teaching professional I have, at times, felt inadequate to participate in discussions involving technology integration in the classroom. However, during the past several weeks of participation in this course, I have developed a much more in-depth understanding and appreciation of integrating technology and what it means to be a 21st century learner and facilitator.

**Intent** The past week has proven to be very busy for me as a technology learner. I took a vacation day for the sole purpose and intent of attending a virtual conference hosted by [|FETC (Florida Educational Technology Conference)] in order to gain a more in-depth understanding of the various technology tools used in the classroom, and the future of technology integration - both in and out of the traditional classroom setting. Listening to the keynote speaker and author, Marc Prensky, talk about his philosophy of technology as a visionary, expanded my thoughts about the direction I want to take in writing my Instructional Technology Philosophy paper. I also intend to do further research by reading and gathering primary resources for my short paper due by the end of week ten.