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The Technology Educational Leadership Program at Lamar University has given me a new inspiration for the integration of technology into the curriculum. I am very eager to complete the master program and prepare to embark on a technology leadership driven career path. I would like to obtain a technology position in the school district that will allow me to use the educational knowledge that I obtained from the Academic Partnership Master’s Program that will make an impact on student learning and technology integration in all classrooms for 21st century learners. As I completed the program, I am determined to make a change in the way technology is integrated or not integrated on our campus or district. Although I am a classroom teacher, I plan on utilizing my knowledge to prepare other teachers, staff, students and administration to help them understand the importance of technology in the classrooms and its effective uses. I will use the all aspects of technology education that I have learned in the master’s program to incorporate technology integration in my classroom, as well as on the school campus. My plan is to continue to share and model my technology leadership experience gained through the master’s program with my colleagues and administration. I would like to offer professional development sessions to encourage other teachers to integrate technology into their curriculum on the school campus and the district. I now want to become a member of TCEA and attend conferences so that I can continue my education and knowledge about how technology captivates the 21st century learner. I will continue to use the technology standards in the classroom and provide the necessary training needed for teachers to incorporate technology into their classrooms. “Most teachers are eager to embrace new technologies, as they have seen their students’ excitement and motivation increase when they do so. With technology standards becoming an integral part of students’ education, teachers are more enthusiastic than ever to learn new technologies and methods”. (Pitler, Hubbell, Kuhn, & Malenoski, 2007). I am one of those teachers eager to utilize technology in the classroom and share my experiences and motivate others to do the same. (See full page in EDLD 5388 Internship in Educational Technology Leadership week 1.2)
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