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Introduction In 2009 I decided that it was time for me to embark on the next phase of my career in education. After completing my masters degree in English, I knew that I was not ready to cease my official education. I also knew that while my masters degree intensified my understanding of my chosen subject, I wanted my specialist degree to add as much, if not more, to my classroom instruction. One area in instruction that still remained underutilized in my county was technology. It was with this realization that I decided to pursue the education specialist degree in technology.

SWOT Analysis (Initial) My goals for the upcoming years focus primarily on the utilization of the skills and knowledge I will have gained through my specialist degree. I have already been exposed to numerous applications that I hope to integrate within my classroom instruction. As a high school English teacher, I can visualize a wealth of opportunities for providing students with on-line opportunities to collaborate, write, revise and publish their writing. SWOT

Resume Program Objective – To enhance and utilize technology skills in the classroom as a 9 th and 12 th grade English teacher. CV/Resume

Program Courses MEDT 7464Integrating Technology MEDT 8461 Diffusions of Innovations MEDT 7467 Web Design Instruction MEDT 8463 Issues in Instruction Technology MEDT 7472 Introduction to Distance Learning MEDT 8484 Research Seminar I MEDT 7461 Instruction Design MEDT 8480 Program Evaluation

Reflection MEDT 7464 I learned knew skills using different types of technology, and through discussion boards, I was able to participate in pedagogic discussions with my peers and instructor. Projects Retrospective paper Discussions Movie Maker Project

Reflection MEDT 8461 In this class I was introduced to new types of technology and was provided opportunities to speak with stakeholders in my school regarding the integration of technology, which was quite insightful. I realized that there are many factors that affect introducing new technology into any environment. Project Stakeholder Interview

Reflection MEDT 7467 In this challenging class, I learned how to use Dream Weaver software to design my own website. My final product in this class allowed me to demonstrate my understanding by creating a class website for teaching students writing. Projects Website Welcome PageCommon Grammar Errors Writing TerminologyMLA Style Writing Research Papers

Reflection MEDT 8463 After two semesters in the Ed.S program, this class afforded me the opportunity to reflect on my changing perspective on technology and to begin exploring potential topics for my program research. Projects Research Topic SWOT

Reflection MEDT 7472 This class afforded me the challenge of designing my own distance learning instruction module, which gave me a tremendous amount of insight into the planning that is required to successfully teach a distance learning class. In addition, I was able to participate in reviewing an actual distance learning class in my content area, which proved enlightening. Projects Assessment v.s EvaluationOnline Writing Unit

Reflection MEDT 8484 Within this class, I learned the necessary skills for conducting research and writing my own research plan. In addition, I learned about different types of data and how to interpret it. In addition, I conducted my first book review. Projects Research Plan Book Review

Reflection MEDT 7461 This class provided me the opportunity to compare different types of instructional models and to practice designing student instruction units, as well as professional development plans for teachers. Projects ID Model Comparison Student Instruction Model

Reflection MEDT 8480 In this class I learned how to conduct a program evaluation. I learned how to work with stakeholders, analyze data, and develop recommendations based of facts and sound educational practices. I also realized the importance of periodic program evaluations in education. Projects Evaluation Plan Evaluation Report Philosophy of Program Evaluation

Relevant Documents NETS and Conceptual Framework Chart Disposition Field Experience Final Reflection