Standard+TF-I

== TF-I. __Technology Operations and Concepts__. Educational technology facilitators demonstrate an in-depth understanding of technology operations and concepts. Educational technology facilitators: == ==** A. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers).Provide assistance to teachers in identifying technology systems, resources, and services to meet specific leaning needs. **==

During my internship I was approached by two AACPS employees who are interested in becoming more knowledgeable about networking and networks. They asked to be enrolled in Cisco Academy to learn more about the Board of Education’s network system and to become CCENT and CCNA certified. This directly benefits AACPS in preparing key staff members for advanced trouble shooting, network security, and setting up complex networks and equipment.

I will provide assistance by managing the two hybrid classes and monitoring their progress through each chapter by: answer questions, guiding them through labs, set tests, etc. It will be a blend of learning on-line and visits to the classroom. I will provide specific resources and services to meet their specific needs for Cisco Certification. Open the Word document below to see my Cisco Academy Instructor page and to learn more about Cisco Academy Program.

TF-I-B
== B. Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. Candidate's portfolio includes evidence demonstrating the following indicator: **Model appropriate strategies essential to continued growth and development of the understanding of technology operations and concepts.** ==

For this standard, I successfully completed both the Wiki and [|Blog]courselettes to become certified to use these Web 2.0 technologies in AACPS. These two technologies stimulate thinking/problem-solving and enhance collaboration among students. In addition, these emerging technologies provide growth and development of my understanding of current technology operations and concepts used for education.