1. Opprotunities: -Technology is ever changing so I feel I have limitless opportunities. -There are always programs out there to further educate me. -I can reach children on a different level, diverse instruction. Strengths: I’m very resourceful, if I can’t figure something out I can find someone or something to help me. I know how to use the Microsoft programs. I navigate well through programs once I understand them. Concept Map Threats: -School technology servers can be unreliable. -Students knowing more about technology than me. -Technology intimidates me so therefore, it is a threat to WORKAROUND: -Make sure I am in a school system where they have relaible technology -Try to take classes every year once I am a teacher so I can stay ahead on technology in the classroom. -Try and have more confidence in my ability to use technology. Weaknesses: -I don’t always understand how to use technology. -I get frustrated easily with technology when it doesn’t always work. -I haven’t taken a technology class since my freshman year. WORKAROUND: -Take additional computer classes to improve my skills. -Take a class that helps with frustration toward technology -Add time into my weekly schedule to make sure I am staying up to date on technology.

2. My three essential conditions I can influence: -Shared Vision -Skilled Personnel -Student Centered Learning Top 5 Technology Tools: Smart Boards-Shared iPad/Kindles Smart Phones/Cell phones Voice Recorders Computers GOALS: To continue improve my use and understanding of technology on a daily basis. To incorporate technology stating in my student teaching so I will have more practice with this before I am in the field. This will also benefit my students knowledge of technology as well. Top 2 Assistive technology tools: Speech to Text device/text to speech device Communication Board