SWOT+&+Goals

SWOT Analysis & Goals
See the SWOT section of the Final Portfolio instructions for guidance on what you will do on this page.

I. Technology SWOT Analysis
__Strengths__ 1. I am good at navigating computers 2. I am a quick learner when it comes to websites and new programs. __Weaknesses__ 1. I am not likely to use a program that I am unfamiliar with. 2. I have a hard time finding programs that I can relate to my unit plans. __Opportunities__ 1. I have keep in touch with all past teachers and professors and they have shown me a lot of new ways and different websites that are great tolls for teachers. 2. I have access to computers and internet at home which makes it easy to frequently learn new programs and website assistive sites. __Threats__ 1. the school system I would be working in might not have access to a lot of new helpful technologies. 2. Students might not know how to use technology if they are unfamiliar with it.

II. Goal(s)
__Goal #1__: One goal I have is to not be afraid to try new programs and technology. I have to become familiar with new technology and learn how to apply it to my classroom. I will know when I have achieved this when I know more than 15 different assistive technology devices/programs and know how to use it in my classroom. Deadline: 2015 __Goal #2__: Another goal that I have is to find relatable websites that will help me become a better history teacher. I will seek out different websites to enhance my classroom and learn in what ways they can be applied to the classroom. I will know that I have achieved this when I know exactly what website would be helpful to me in every unit plan I create. Deadline: 2015



SWOT Resource(s)
ISTE has created what it calls Essential Conditions for technology integration to occur. That is, there are some things that are within the teacher's control, but there are many things that are not. Read this list, and ask yourself where you fit it and how you can still effect positive change in your classroom. See ISTE's Essential Conditions.