Reflections+of+the+Overall+Program

The Educational Technology Leadership Program offered by Lamar University helped me by answering a question that I had been wondering about for at least two years. I wanted to know why every year we had to complete a survey from the state called the Star Chart. The question was answered during the first course of study. I have taken other higher education courses and this program provided the only course that I have ever taken where I was able to use what I have learned almost immediately. I have been exposed to many new tools and I realize as an educator I must prepare myself to meet the new challenges. Education is changing. We can no longer claim that the U.S educational results are unparalleled. Students around the world outperform American students on assessments that measure 21st-century skills. Today’s teachers need better tools to address this growing problem (The Partnership for 21st Century Skills, 2004). The majority of the courses were very useful and fairly easy to manage, however there were some issues where the information and instructions in the courses were rather vague and difficult to manage. At times I felt a little alone and when I received input which was not immediate, it actually produced more confusion. I’m not sure whether courses are field tested or not but I do think some of the courses should be. As I stated earlier, overall the courses were very informative and I was able to share what I had learned with my team and district.
 * Reflections of the Overall Program   **