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Scott Davis' Goals, 2 years ago and 2 years from now

NOTE: This page was created in 2013.
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It's strange when I think of how much I have learned these past few years. 
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2 years ago I started taking courses again at Michigan State University. MSU is where I earned my Bachelors and hopefully, this spring, it's where I'll earn my Masters in Educational Technology.

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In one of my first classes as a Graduate student, I was asked to set some goals. 2 years later I am just reflecting on what I have learned and how it has changed me both as a teacher and as a person.



​One of my goals was to learn about emerging technologies.


I am happy to say I've discovered new programs like:



  • RSS feeds

  • Web development software

  • Educational Networks ​

  • Theory based approaches to teaching and learning with technology



Another goal of mine was to understand how I could better use technology in my job as a teacher.​ 
 

Two year ago I was still teaching at my first job. The school was new and fairly gifted with technology. The problem was not a lack of technology but a lack of understanding its proper role. As I worked through my Masters I would move to a school with almost no technology, and now to a school that focuses as technology as its key theme. Two years ago I wanted to understand how technology was going to change teaching. Two years from now I hope to be a technology leader among my peers and co-workers.



My goals, looking back, looking forward

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Two years ago I knew technology would change the world, but I had no idea how complete it would be or how quickly it would change. Technology is what allowed me to find several jobs. It's given me a "virtual identity" and allowed me to access virtually any piece of information from my laptop, and now, my cellphone.



I hope to instill my love of technology to my students, in whatever capacity I am working. The MAET program has given me a solid grounding in Educational Theory and practice, now I must continue to learn and grow so I can pass on my passion to others. Doing this requires me to keep improving not only my skills with technology, but also with my content area and my teaching methods.

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As I reflect on the goals I set for myself two years ago, I think of how I accomplished a majority of them, including many I didn't know I would set. As I look forward to the future, I am happy there is a sense of uncertainty because that holds a sense of promise.





 



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