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Technology Proficiency Paper

Eric Harris

Azusa Pacific University

Abstract

This paper includes my current technology proficiency in education. The content will

include data compiled from a technology assessment, in which I took to see where I am at in

terms of proficiency level. This paper will also include my current mastery level at proficient

through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Included in the

paper is the four stage model framework as listed by Scott Noon, in which I am at Stage 3:

Electronic Traditionalist. According to my technology assessment, I earned a 33/50. Overall the

paper will showcase my current level of technology proficiency as proficient.

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I have been teaching secondary education for ten years. In that time I have grown as an

educator in my pedagogical practice and have enhanced my learning of content standard based

lesson through professional development. Those ten years have also developed my

understanding of using technology in the classroom to effectively reach students and meet

California state standards. According to Scott Noons four stage framework of teacher

assimilation to technology, I am currently at stage three: Electronic Traditionalist. (

McKenzie, Education World, 2000) I currently implement digital activities through google

classroom and google sites consistently throughout my content curriculum with ease. In

addition, I assess my students through google forms exclusively so that they may receive instant

feedback. I am proficient in using technology...however the implementation is an extension of

a traditional classroom. ( McKenzie, Education World, 2000) This includes my use of

webquests and video analyzation are typical to a traditional classroom. Until I allow technology

to redefine my integration I will continue to be at stage three. ( McKenzie, Education World,

2000)

I assessed my knowledge of my technical proficiency using the test ProProfs website.

This test confirmed my score of 33/50. ( Tjay, ProProfs, 2017) The test results suggested that

there is plenty of room for advancement in the basic knowledge of technology. This is an

important test, due to its simple understanding of the entire internet world. This was covered in

our course work for EDTC 511 in lesson two titled PC Worksheet. The growth of basic

knowledge has to be a priority as I continue in the Masters program in technology education.

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According to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, I

am currently in stage three of technology growth. (Mass, 2017) According to the

self-assessment tool I design and develop lessons that integrate technology in a variety of

instructional settings. (Mass, 2017) This is an accurate representation of my current

technological teaching practice. I am currently created more wiki pages using google sites and

assigning performance tasks that allow students to take ownership of their own learning. The

practice of creating these wikis has been through a lot of trial and error. I watched youtube clips

and treated them as my own professional development. Which according to stage three, I

participate in appropriate technology professional development. (Mass, 2017) I am currently a

part of the professional development leadership at my school site. Being in this position, I have

attended my professional developments and have been in charge of my own cohort of teachers

implementing technology in the classroom. I recently lead a team of eight teachers in developing

lesson plans around google classroom and assessing students with google forms. It is easy to

teach colleagues to how to use websites and understand how to create lessons using technology,

but to get them to understand the technology standards is difficult. I find myself struggling with

some of the standards listed by the ISTE. The standard that I must master is the adapting

relevant learning experiences incorporated in digital learning. (ISTE, 2008) I understand that

google classroom will not be applicable outside of the classroom, I need to find technology that

would be useful for students to be lifelong learners.

In conclusion, I believe that I am on the cusp of emerging stage four in technology

proficiency. Through future Masters course work and continual practice, I have no doubt that I

will be able to be fully proficient in educational technology.

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References

Technical Proficiency Assessment. (n.d.). Retrieved April 06, 2017, from

http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=technical-proficiency-assessment#

Are You a Techno-Constructivist? (n.d.). Retrieved April 06, 2017, from

http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech005.shtml

Office of Digital Learning. (n.d.). Retrieved April 07, 2017, from

http://www.doe.mass.edu/odl/standards/sa_tool.html

Standards for Teachers. (n.d.). Retrieved April 06, 2017, from

https://www.iste.org/standards/standards/standards-for-teachers
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