3+Year+Professional+Development+Plan

This year I will be focusing on gaining proficiency and expertise in the district mandated technologies being implemented this year: Moodle, ActivInspire, and Promethean whiteboards. I plan on utilizing the online training videos, district workshops, Promethean Planet resources, and experimentation with the platform to improve my skills and competencies. I also plan on utilizing the online professional learning community. I am a member of a few educational communities on Ning and LinkedIn, I will utilize the discussion boards to learn about technology, educational trends, and finding new ideas for improving technology use on my campus. I will also extend my knowledge by using Networked Blogs and RSS feeds to subscribe to education and technology related blogs and news. I will also maintain my blog reviewing various technology resources to expand my knowledge and discover new resources.

The second year I plan to continue expanding my professional educational networks and writing my blog. I intend to attend a state or national technology conference. I will view online web conferences and podcasts of significant conferences and conventions that I am unable to attend.

In year three, I will maintain my blog and professional educational networks. I will continue locating experts in educational technology online and viewing their presentations or reading their books. It is at this time I will evaluate whether I wish to pursue a doctorate in the field of Educational Technology.