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Maria Jimenez
EDTC 526: Practicum in Dr. Kathleen Bacer This is the culminating course of
Educational Application the Master of Arts in Educational
Summer 2017 Technology. In this course I
evaluated my journey in the
program. I also reflected on how I
grew personally, professionally,
and technically.
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Personal Growth
I have always considered myself to be the type of person who is continuously seeking
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looking for opportunities in which I can be able to diversify all of my talents and further expand
has giving me the opportunity to develop analytical, technical, and interpersonal skills. I have
learned the importance of working with others, sharing decisions, and becoming part of a
supporting group.
Knowing that I was going to be part of a Cadre for the duration of the program, helped
me realize that, there I was going to require a higher level of professionalism, work, and
participation. Being part of a cadre was also going to demand patience, understanding, and
prayers. Putting all of these in practice sometimes became a real challenge, especially, when I
had to step out my comfort zone to be able to share decisions. However, thru the course of the
program, I learned how to be more open minded and how to evaluate,value, and embrace others
perspectives and their realities. I also made it my personal goal to stay connected by being
Because I was required to do collaborative work with the cadre, I grasped every
opportunity to learn from their vast educational knowledge. With all of the insightful resources
and the enrichment I received, I was able to apply it to my professional and personal life. I can
definitely can say that I realized I was personally growing when I started applying a higher level
of interpersonal, professional, and analytical skills to my daily life. At work, I started leading
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group meetings, and organizing major events. I also collaborated using Google docs, Google,
slides, and Google forms with every co-worker to implement a summer program that turned out
to be a great success!
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Without a doubt, coming into the program and learning that I was going to be part of a
cadre made me a little uneasy at first. Now, I can say that I feel so blessed to have joined the
journey accompanied with a team of people with a strong focus and mindset, passionate to
perform and excel, and determined to do whatever it takes. My journey with the cadre, helped
me realized that some things in life may take longer to accomplish but it's always worth it in the
end because of the challenges Ive faced, the people whom Ive meet, and the experiences Ive
had.
Professional Growth
Once I was accepted onto the Masters in Digital and Learning, I knew that my
technology bug and journey was just about to take off! This degree was going to give me the
confidence and the voice to advocate for technology in both K-12 and higher education.
Needless to say, my previous technology experiences and the new concepts have fused so well
together. My technology knowledge has surpassed my own expectations, I have become more
attended the Google Summit for Educators and Staff Development for Educators. I walked away
from both conferences with a vast amount of knowledge and resources. I can say that thanks to
the previous courses and the professional development, I am able to expand and apply many of
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my resources and learned skills. For instance, I was able to assist two kindergarten teachers who
had no knowledge on how to utilize 2.0 Web Tools. According to Mrs. Zavala and Mrs. Keegan,
they have heard of other kindergarten teachers using technology, but their district has not
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provided any technology training. (personal communication April 10, 2017.) Yet, they wished to
create two projects using technology. The first project consisted of creating a QR that opens up a
Mothers Day YouTube video. The second one, was to create a QR for an end of the year video
using Animoto.
Similarly, during a professional network event, I met Daniel Ramos, an entrepreneur who
is starting to develop his own health/nutrition business. During our network event, I shared my
technology skills with him and how Im looking forward to becoming a technology consultant.
Mr. Ramos, shared with me that he had some web design concerns. He asked if I would take a
look at his website and offer some feedback (personal communication May 1, 2017.) I kindly
accepted to do so and was able to provide him some web design tips. I also introduced him to
various social media applications that would help connect and expand his business.
All in all, with every experience and by networking with other like-minded professionals,
I have gained professional exposure. Other entrepreneurs have made connections with me for
website design consultations. At my work I have teamed up with the technology department to
work on all the technology assignments. I definitely feel that Im flourishing professionally and
Technical Growth
I vividly remember the time when I had to decide between pursuing a Master of Arts in
Master of Arts in Educational Technology. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner and have
had the technology bug for quite some time. I worked for a company that used tablets to conduct
intervention session with students. During my undergrad, I created lessons where I used
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technology as an extension to the lessons. I was the first one in my undergrad class to offer to
create an eportfolio. Although the suggestion was debatable because there was a preference for
an actual paper binder portfolio, I demonstrated the benefits of making it digital and how it could
Little did I know, my technology inquiry was really challenged by professor Torrance
Temple. EDTC 521 Digital Imagery of Learning Environments, was a course in where I felt
most of my digital and technical growth happened. I learned how to use various technologies
that I had never used before; and all of the assignments kept me engaged and challenged. Some
of the technologies that developed my technical growth were: video production, green screen,
movie creation, photography, magazine creation, iMovie, photoshop, and video converter.
teachers, and the entrepreneur, my technology abilities have broadened and I have become more
skillful. At my current employer, I have taken the role of technology assistant. I provide training
to students and employees in the following; Smartboard, educational apps, ipad, 3D printing,
coding, VR, Soundtrap, digital citizenship, hardware and software, typing skills, Google apps,
and computer shortcuts. Ive also aided with setting up computers, projectors, speakers, and
have gained numerous technical skills that have advanced me to a professional level. My
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professional level makes me feel confident in taking up any new technology project. I am also
technology gurus.
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(p.157.) I identify myself as a progressivist and I know that I have a social responsibility with
development conferences, advocating for technology immersion in schools and will strive to earn
certification with Google Ed, Apple teacher, and Microsoft, as well as continue networking with
other tech gurus. Lastly, my hope is to one day pursue my dream of teaching abroad. I would
like to know how other educators are utilizing 2.0 Web Tools in their classrooms. Learning from
international educators on how they implement 2.0 Web Tools will broaden my technology skills
Conclusion
which path to take. I am glad that I opted to earn my Master of Arts in Educational Technology.
I feel confident in pursuing a professional career in the digital field. I also know that this is the
References:
Bostron: Pearson.
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Temple, T. (2017). EDTC 521: Digital Imagery of Learning Environments. Online Master of