PDP Strength and Weaknesses.

I was overcome with inferiority after having finished the two surveys.  Reading these articles and watching the videos and slideshows overcomes me with the need of technology literacy by teachers and by all students.  The knowledge that is out on technology is overwhelming and knowledge can be taught in such a variety of ways to make teaching more meaningful to the students.  As a teacher, it is my responsibility to get my students more prepared to compete in the global market.  The figures of the United States compared to China and Indian were overwhelming.  They I took the surveys and I saw how unprepared I am for being a great teacher of technology.  I want to be better prepared and this self inventory has forced it to my attention.

Strengths and Weaknesses


I am strong on the use of technology for business options.  I have worked in the business world for 40 years.  I used spreadsheets, databases and programs to analyze the financial well-being of the businesses I worked with.  I have completed mass email and letter sending for business and private ventures.  I have been involved in social pages and used the internet to research and access educational areas.  I am able to troubleshoot my own computer for basic areas.

My weaknesses are sometimes the little things. I cannot remember the exact way to transfer items between files.  If I don't use them often , I will never be able to remember.  I have to take the time every week to work on some computer technology. One of my goals will be to work on new technology in the classroom each week.  My goal will be to take classes in basic computer maintenance.  This course will give me opportunities to load new programs on my computer, increase computer memory size and to minimize unnecessary items stored on my computer.

I will also take courses in computer ideas for teaching history in the classroom.  This will give me greater ideas of making history come alive to the students in the classroom.

I also want to take further classes in making educational sites for my students to access primary sources.  I want to find ways to implement the new Social Studies writing and reading core for High Schools.  It would help me get the students reading and writing. This will help me become a better teacher.  Technology is the only way I am going to give every student the attention they deserve.