My response

On my campus we participate yearly in the Starchart survey. This survey helps keep track of our progress in the area of technology. It is our districts goal is increasing the knowledge and usage of everyone. We have professional development geared toward growth in this area. Although we do have these, I feel at times very inadiquate when it comes to technology. I do use powerpoints, internet, and web research projects in my class but there are other things I would like to use but do not have access too. I would like to have access and training on how to use up to date devices in my room. I do have access to a "computer lab" for my students to use but I do not have computers in my class for students and have many students that do not have computers at home.
I agree with the assessments and the TEKS guidlines for teachers and students. I feel that the students need to stay up to date because it is more real life and a computer is what they will be using once they are finished with school. As an educator, I must also stay on top of the up to date technology or my position will become out of date. I need to keep up with what students are using at home and be able to implement this into my classroom. I also feel that teachers and administrators should be held accountable to stay current with their technology training. Administrators should give every possible opprotunity for teachers to receive this training on an ongoing basis.