So, I know I haven't been very consistent with blogging, but I have been very busy. This year brought to light a lot of milestones in my journey in educational technology.
My skills are finally being recognized in my school district and although I proposed a full time educational technology integration specialist position a year ago, it is being talked about and I do believe time is proving it is necessary.
In addition to my daily job duties and becoming a building technology mentor last year (which I continue to serve as), I was invited to participate in a district technology committee. This committee involves administrators, teachers, board members, students, and community members. This committee reviews district technology needs and proposes to the Board of Education solutions to the many obstacles involved in its implementation.
I was called upon, because of my Google training, to create a database for Parent Teacher Conference sign ups. With 3000 students and 250 faculty members this was not a small task. I did it using all free Google products. I created a Google Site in which each teacher has a page. On each page each teacher has a google form to make an appointment with. Thanks to the amazing add-ons, like Choice Eliminator and Simply Send, I was able to configure the form to suit our needs. I then used my Professional Learning Network to ask for help to create a master spreadsheet where all the teacher appointments would be imported for administrators to be able to view. I came across an amazing contact who was more than willing to help and continues to provide technical support.
Each day I look forward to challenging myself with a new task or something I haven't attempted before. I never stop learning and every day I look forward to improving upon an old practice. I am sure there are bigger and brighter things in my future.
