Technology Assessment Summary

Each survey offered its own particular insight to my knowledge and proficiency with regards to available technology and its integration into the classroom. The Technology Applications Inventory was a user friendly survey presented in a manner that closely resembled that used in the TEKS and therefore easy to assess my areas of strength and weakness. The SETDA Teacher Survey was a complex, formal survey which assessed a broader spectrum of technology knowledge and implementation. With no rubric to interpret my responses, I found this survey cumbersome to interpret. It is important to note that the authors of the SETDA survey admit that many teachers do not have the resources or training to implement the technology at the level assessed. Whereas, the TAI used straight forward “yes” or “no” responses, the SETDA survey analyzed the degree of implementation or knowledge making it more difficult to ascertain definitive mastery.

Predicated on my results from the Technology Applications Inventory, I would score above average in knowledge and proficiency. However, according to my interpretation of the SETDA Teacher Survey, I am lacking in implementation of technology as it pertains to student use. While I currently incorporate technology in lesson presentation, I will use these results to seek staff development opportunities to assist me in integrating technology for student use in daily lessons.

In honestly answering the questions from each survey, I agree with the results of each survey. I perceive myself as fairly fluent with most technology applications, but require planning time and strategies to more effectively integrate technology into the curriculum.