As an educator I have some strengths and weakness in the use of technology. A weakness I have is not having a lot of formal training in technology. I graduated from college before the technology revolution started. I have taken some workshops over the years, but the development of new technology is very difficult to keep up with. Another weakness I have is the time constraints that are involved in learning new technology. While teaching full time and taking graduate courses, along with taking care of my family, my time is very stretched. Finding the time to learn, practice, and implement new technology is a challenge. In spite of my weaknesses I do have some strengths in the technology field. One of those would be my willingness to learn new technology. Many adults my age aren't flexible enough to learn new technology applications. Another strength is I love to work with technology and welcome using it in my classroom. If I can find the time to learn the new technology and I can see the benefit for my students, I am more than willing to use it.
I will continue to look at new technology as it becomes available and seek out training to better prepare me to use this new technology in the educational setting. I will try to be organized so I can make better use of my time. Hopefully, this will provide the time necessary to learn and practice the new skills I will be acquiring in the technology field.
