My Future Role In Technology Education
Charlene Edwards
Technology plays an important role in the workplace and in the classroom. It has changed the way people learn in the classroom. In 2010, I made the decision to return to graduate school to further my education. Due to my busy schedule at work, I needed to find a good online program. There are so many online programs but I founded a program that will provide me with the skills that I need to succeed in the field of technology. When I found the Educational Technology program at Michigan State University, I knew immediately that this is the program I wanted to join. I cannot believe that I am completing a second Master’s degree program in educational technology. My matriculation at Michigan State University has been very exciting and rewarding.
The online degree at MSU provided flexibility for me to continue my education and to work full time at my place of employment. Being an online student was different. I pursued a Master’s degree because of my desire to continue developing as a professional in the educational technology field. I want to expand on how technology can be used to support learning in order to help students reach their academic goals. Some of my primary interests in educational technology are online education, integrating technology into the curriculum, and technology leadership. Another focus is integrating technology with fitness, health and recreation.
Now, I am at the end of the program. I am happy with my decision to attend MSU. I am fortunate to be working with the City of New York. This degree has given me skills to implement new technology programs at the recreation center. I learned how to create WebQuests, build a websites, and IMovie videos. I am happy to use web 2.0 tools such as Google Docs, Wikispaces, Netvibes, Prezi, Diigo and Wikipedia. I am impress with myself that I learned how to blog. I am able to record a podcast. Overall these classes taught me a lot about emerging technologies.
There are several technology programs that I am creating at the recreation center. I have been developing several seminars that will focus on how to use technology in recreation. The seminars will include healthy eating, calorie counting, nutrition, and fitness tracking. These seminars will focus on patrons keeping track of their exercise routines, weight, and diet. Also, I will provide online websites resources on health. My second focus will be to implement online instruction at the recreation center. It takes time and patience to develop classes for adult learners. Online classes would give the community the convenience and flexibility that they need to continue their education. The patrons will be able to learn at their own pace at anytime and anywhere. This is a good advantage for adults that have demanding careers. Online learning is the future of education.
Technology changes every day and has become an important tool in our daily lives. In order to keep up with technology, we have to educate ourselves on the latest trends in technology. Technology makes teaching and learning fun.
Where do I go from here? What will be my future in technology education? How do I apply my new skills at the workplace? These are questions that I ask myself. My future looks bright and fulfilling. After completing the program, I will apply for a Technology Specialist license for the state of New York. I will take more graduate courses in educational technology. I am looking to pursue an Educational Specialist or Doctoral degree.
I will continue to join forums, attend technology conferences and trade shows. In the next few months, I will join several education and technology professional organizations. Membership will allow me to network with technology professionals to help me reach my goals. Attending Michigan State University's certificate program and Master of Arts program in educational technology is one of the best career decisions that I made to better myself. Hopefully, I can get a job in the field of educational technology or higher education.
The online degree at MSU provided flexibility for me to continue my education and to work full time at my place of employment. Being an online student was different. I pursued a Master’s degree because of my desire to continue developing as a professional in the educational technology field. I want to expand on how technology can be used to support learning in order to help students reach their academic goals. Some of my primary interests in educational technology are online education, integrating technology into the curriculum, and technology leadership. Another focus is integrating technology with fitness, health and recreation.
Now, I am at the end of the program. I am happy with my decision to attend MSU. I am fortunate to be working with the City of New York. This degree has given me skills to implement new technology programs at the recreation center. I learned how to create WebQuests, build a websites, and IMovie videos. I am happy to use web 2.0 tools such as Google Docs, Wikispaces, Netvibes, Prezi, Diigo and Wikipedia. I am impress with myself that I learned how to blog. I am able to record a podcast. Overall these classes taught me a lot about emerging technologies.
There are several technology programs that I am creating at the recreation center. I have been developing several seminars that will focus on how to use technology in recreation. The seminars will include healthy eating, calorie counting, nutrition, and fitness tracking. These seminars will focus on patrons keeping track of their exercise routines, weight, and diet. Also, I will provide online websites resources on health. My second focus will be to implement online instruction at the recreation center. It takes time and patience to develop classes for adult learners. Online classes would give the community the convenience and flexibility that they need to continue their education. The patrons will be able to learn at their own pace at anytime and anywhere. This is a good advantage for adults that have demanding careers. Online learning is the future of education.
Technology changes every day and has become an important tool in our daily lives. In order to keep up with technology, we have to educate ourselves on the latest trends in technology. Technology makes teaching and learning fun.
Where do I go from here? What will be my future in technology education? How do I apply my new skills at the workplace? These are questions that I ask myself. My future looks bright and fulfilling. After completing the program, I will apply for a Technology Specialist license for the state of New York. I will take more graduate courses in educational technology. I am looking to pursue an Educational Specialist or Doctoral degree.
I will continue to join forums, attend technology conferences and trade shows. In the next few months, I will join several education and technology professional organizations. Membership will allow me to network with technology professionals to help me reach my goals. Attending Michigan State University's certificate program and Master of Arts program in educational technology is one of the best career decisions that I made to better myself. Hopefully, I can get a job in the field of educational technology or higher education.