Assignment task:
Philosophy: Describe your personal philosophy regarding the role of technology integration in the classroom. Explain how you engage in professional learning networks to enhance coaching skills and expertise and remain current with emerging technologies, practices, and innovations and how you can share this knowledge with others in the role of technology coach.
Standards: Include links to the various ISTE standards (coaching, educator, and student) along with relevant state and district standards. Include an explanation of why every teacher needs to consider the standards prior to adopting technology and integrating it in the classroom.
PLNs: Make a page that summarizes the importance of engaging in continual learning and professional learning networks to deepen content and pedagogical knowledge in technology integration and emerging technology. Provide a rationale why content specific teachers (math, science, English, etc.) should engage in technology PLNs and the benefits this engagement can produce.
Include a list of at least 10 professional resources and links that can be shared with others as part of a professional learning network. Resources should be focused on social media, groups, organizations, blogs, podcasts, etc. Along with the title and link to the resource, provide a 1-2 sentence summary description of each resource.
Current and Emerging Technologies: Create an annotated portfolio that includes at least five technologies you have successfully implemented during this course or in your teaching practice. Include the title and link to each along with a description of how the technology was utilized.