Technology and Weaknesses

Based on the ISTE's - Nets, I believe my strengths include meeting the needs of all types of learners through technology and a willingness to engage in professional growth (ISTE, 2014).  Through tools such as a smart board, I have met the needs of students who were visual, audio, and kinestetic learners.  I have found this to be very important when teaching in the classroom.  To meet the needs of the visual learners, students were able to view the learning concepts on smart boards to learn by seeing pictures and other graphics.  Audio learners, were able to hear learning concepts through videos and audio tapes in order to learn.  The kinestetic learners, were actually able to write and put there hands on the visuals presented to meet their learning need.  So the smart board and other technical tools become a great resource in the classroom and one of my strengths.  I also believe my strengths include engaging in professional growth.  I have fallen behind in many of the latest technical trends, but I have a willingness to attend workshops and classes to adapt to learning the newest technology.  It has been many years since I have taken computer courses, but I am always willing to try to grow in the area of technology.
Some of my weaknesses include being behind on the newest internet trends such as Twitter and Instagram.  I am also weak in the area of creating visuals such as pictures and graphics on media sources.  I am also weak in the area of communicating information with parents.  To overcome my weaknesses, I plan to research and take tutorials in the areas where I can use improvement.  I will take such tutorials such as  how to create a twitter page as well as how to instagram.  To become stronger with communicating with parents, I plan to reach out to parents more through email or facebook.  Through this communication, I hope to give parents tools they can use at home to help their children such as "Think Through Math" or  "I station."
As an educator, I plan to continue using technology such as smart boards, personal computers, videos, and digital calculators to reach all learners.  I will also continue to grow as a professional by communicating with colleagues and going to workshops and seminars.
In conclusion, I would like to learn how to post pictures and graphics on my blog and other media sources.  I would also like to learn about more classroom tools such as a smart board.  I am also hoping to get a Twitter page soon to know how to navigate though this tool.