Corinna Sech

May 7, 2018

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Professor Gjoni

COE Technology Reflection

The College of Education (COE) Technology Standard is “the teacher views technology

not as an end in itself, but as a tool for learning and communication for self and for learners,

integrating its use in all facets of professional practice, and for adapting instruction to meet the

needs of each learner (and of professional work).1 This standard has been evident throughout my

internship. In both schools, one-to-one technology was not an option but both my mentor

teachers and myself tried to integrate technology as much as possible. However, it is important to

keep in mind it is not the “end all be all” of instructional strategies. It is a tool just like a primary

source is a tool.

For example, knowing that my students did not have one-to-one technology, I used the

one technological device they all had: their smart phones. I used QR codes in a lesson in order to

get them up and moving but also use technology. They later then used their phones to respond to

a Padlet. Neither of these activities were particularly tech savvy, in fact, they were simple but

made the lesson more engaging for students.

Technology for a teacher is more than just lessons, it is also essential for professional

work. I need to be able to use technology to communicate with the administration, faculty and

1
Towson University Department of Secondary & Middle School Education: Professional
Development School Handbook for the Professional Year
staff, students, and parents. It is imperative that I use this technology in the utmost professional

manner.