I'm participating in the Technology Integration 101 course to further develop my teaching skills.  I am most interested in learning techniques to make my lessons more student-centered than teacher-centered.  Currently, I do not allow my students much choice in the way they approach an assignment, the tools they use, or the product they create to express their learning.  I would like to learn how to let go of some of that control, yet still ensure that students use time productively and create meaningful products.

I do not consider myself an expert or leader in any area of technology integration, but I have used several digital tools with my students, including Google Apps for Education.  I've also taught several digital citizenship and online safety lessons, and I've utilized some great online resources to assist with this instruction, such as Common Sense Media's Digital Passport.  When it is relevant to the topic of conversation, I can share with my classmates some of my experiences using these tools and others with students.

The area that I will need to spend the most time exploring and getting ideas from my classmates will probably be the topic of informing stakeholders of the importance of technology integration.  I will want to develop a compelling way of communicating the reasoning behind technology integration, so I will take extra time to find the best sources to quote and the best data to back up the argument for technology in the classroom.