Responses/Reflections to Technology Assessments

I was very surprised to realize how little I know about technology. I have always felt somewhat technologically savvy, but after doing the "Technology Applications Inventory", I realize how little I know. When looking at the "Foundations" domain, I noticed that I was only fluent at 6 of the 18 areas (and this was my high water mark on the assessment). On the "Information Acquisition"section I was unable to check yes to any of the questions. On the last two domains, "Solving Problems with Technology Tools" and "Communication", I could honestly only check "yes" to two questions. I am almost embarrased by my lack of technology knowledge and I grew up in the internet era.
The second survey I completed was the SETDA Teacher Survey (survey dealing with technology at school). As an English III and IV teacher at Ennis High School, this survey made me reconsider how little I am currently using technology in my classroom. As much as I personally use e-mail and the internet, I should take a similar approach with my students and their assignments. The survey left me with some other questions involving technology within our school district. I am not familiar with what kind if any data is being collected by our school regarding our students technology literacy. This survey also made me think about digital curriculum. The English department is going through a curriculum adoption and I am going to look at what forms of media come with the text books.
The last survey that I completed was "The Rubric for Administrative Technology Use". I felt like this was the truest technology survey. If I was the Principal at Ennis High School, I would answer "Level 3" to seven of the ten questions. There were three questions that I would give my school a "Level 2" rating ("Communications and Public Relations", "Online Research and Professional Development", and "Student Competencies" . I feel like our school is above average when it comes to technology and is always looking to improve. Our Curriculum Director does a great job of staying ahead of the technological "curve".

I am so glad that I completed these surveys prior to this class. I am highly motivated to learn as much as possible throughout this course and hopefully become considerably more "technological"!