TIP 5: REFLECT AND PLAN

Take 15 minutes to reflect on the questions below about your technology use during the past year. Write down your thoughts to increase the chance for real change.

• What were your computer-related goals -- both for classroom management and for teaching with technology -- for this year?
• Did you achieve those goals? If not, what prevented you from doing so?
• What were your top three technology achievements? What made those efforts successful?
• How did technology help -- or hinder -- your students' learning?
• How did technology make your job easier -- or harder?
• Who at your school helped you most with technology?
• Who at your school made the most progress with technology?
• Who needs to make the most progress?

Use your answers to set goals and objectives for teaching with technology in the coming year. Unless you're really chomping at the bit, however, don't spend too much time actively preparing for next year. Give your brain a break! Leave the sorting of your thoughts and the real planning for August.

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