1. Shelby Robinson MEDT 3401 Fall 2011
2. Top 5 Tools
   1. Tool 1
      1. PowerPoint
   2. Tool 2
      1. Computers
   3. Tool 3
      1. Smartboard
   4. Tool 4
      1. Calculators
   5. Tool 5
      1. Software Programs
3. Essential Conditions I Can Influence
   1. Technical Assistance
   2. Teaching and Assessment Approaches
   3. Engaged Communities
4. 2 Goals
   1. To collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.
   2. Address the diverse needs of all learners-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.
5. Assistive Technology Tools
   1. Speech and Hearing Impairments-Communication Devices; Voice Output
   2. Learning Disabilities-Software to read and write.
6. My Threats
   1. Lack of hardware and software.
      1. Discuss with administration on how to get the appropriate amount of computers in each rooms, access to the internet, and an upgrade to make computers faster.
   2. Time in curriculum to add technology.
      1. Make sure to time out my lesson plans where there is enough time to incorporate technology.
   3. Using podcast and blogs for reports.
      1. Make sure there is a permission form for students to use podcast and blogs in their household and also to dsicuss with the parents how to make arrangements for students to use podcast and bloging if computers are not available in the home environment.
7. My Opportunities
   1. Harmful or inappropriate websites are blocked.
   2. Tutorials on how to use new technology.
   3. Specific devices that allow all students with or without learning disabilities to use technology to enhance their learning.
8. My Weaknesses
   1. Frustration towards technology and giving up and end up nt using it in my lesson plan.
      1. Understand that things go wrong and to always have a back up plan.
   2. Focusing on what activity or activities and not making sure I focus on what points I need to get across to my students.
      1. When writing lesson plans, think about the main point of my lesson and how I can use technology not only to engage, but to highlight main points on my lesson.
   3. Not understanding the copyright laws for music and videos that I might present to my students.
      1. Ask other teachers or administrators if what I am using is appropriate for my students.
9. My Strengths
   1. I understand how computers and other technologies work. I have a clear understanding how to save, download, create, and present files.
   2. I understand how to make technology accessible to all students with different learning abilities.
   3. I understand the importance of integrating technology into a lesson plan and to not just lecture and have students take notes from the textbook.