Final+Assessment

=** Final Assessment **= ** 1. What outcomes had you envisioned for this course? Did you achieve those outcomes? Did the actual course outcomes align with those that you envisioned? **

I first thought that this course’s main objective was to provide teachers the fundamental information for utilizing the use of technology that would equip educators with knowledge and skills for enhancing the performance of instructional tasks and student learning. Yet, the outcomes were more than I envisioned.

Throughout this course, I learned technology strategies and best practices which impact student success. I extended the use of Web 2.0 collaboration tools such as blogs and wiki to communicate with team members for a group project.

I somewhat achieved the outcomes I envisioned for this course on a daily basis. I have always tried to incorporate technology into any math lesson in hopes to attract students' attention and to change their perspective math is not always boring; math can be fun. I would use what I learned from this course to help me further achieve my goals.
 * 2. To the extent that you achived the outcomes, are they still relevant to the work that you do in your school? Why or why not?**

I have been integrating and incorporating the use of technology during instruction on a daily basis. The outcomes that I envisioned for this course are relevant and related to my work because the technology does exist in my classroom and it does enhance students’ learning.

Using a variety Web 2.0 tools such as blogs and wiki gave me insight regarding what technological knowledge and skills are expected from educators for the 21st century.

Working on a group project required me to utilize a numerous of multimedia tools which will enable me to easily create any future classroom project**.**


 * 3. What outcomes did you not achieve? What prevented you from achieving them? **

I was able to achieve all the outcomes expected for this course. I had successfully completed any assigned part in our group project. I actively communicated with team members regarding our project and we truly had a collaborative work environment to solve problems when they arise.

Throughout reading assignments and videos, I learned quite a few good techniques that I can apply in the classroom to promote student learning. I had fun experimenting with UDL Book Builder, I can see using this feature to create activities for my students. Overall, I enjoyed working with my team. We always communicate to make sure everyone understood what tasks need to be completed. We actively set up meetings for collaboration purpose so that our assignments could be done in a timely manner.

**4. Were you successful in completing the course assignments? If not, what prevented or discouraged you?** Based on the amount of time and effort I contributed to the course, I would say I was successful in completing the course assignments. I was diligent in completing assignments of the highest quality and I took great pride in the group finished products.

During the course, my teammates and I used different communication methods to ensure our messages on any change to be delivered properly to each team member. We always checked to make sure no team member was behind on their tasks and to offer assistance from one to another as soon as possible.

** 5. What did you learn from this course: about yourself, your technology and leadership skills, and your attitudes? **

I was a habitual procrastinator when I was an undergraduate, but I learned my lesson the hard way. Consequently, I am much better in time management now. Even better, for this course, I have always finished my group project assigned portions on time.

I thought my technological background was adequate until I took this course. There are many aspects about technology that I was not knowledgeable about. I feel like I am so outdated.

Throughout this course, I learned how to work with people with different work ethics; as an instructional technology leader, I must communicate technological needs in a manner that will develop a shared vision and purpose.

My attitude remains positive, and throughout future courses I am committed to achieving a level of technological leadership excellence that will make me to best guide others.