SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Shakeerah Brodie
I am currently a Gifted resource teacher in Clayton County Public School. I work with
students in grades 3-5. I only see each grade level one day per week, therefore my instruction
must be meaningful and impactful. My instruction is usually project based and utilized various
classroom, readings and peer discussions have caused me to reevaluate how effective it is in
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths is my love for technology. My love for technology has
caused me to be open, curious and eager to learn the most effective ways to incorporate
struggle with the adoption of innovation in the classroom. Their lack of interest results in
motivates me to consistently seek ways to support innovative methods of teaching and learning.
I am committed to being a 21st century educator, open to the possibilities that technology
presents to education.
essential that educators prepare students to compete in a global society. In order to accomplish
this, we must infuse technology into the curriculum. Classrooms should be student centered and
immersed with technology opportunities for students to have authentic learning experiences.
Many educators feel that technology only serves as a tool to aide teachers. They continue to
maintain teacher centered classrooms, with technology serving as an instructional support at best.
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My understanding and dedication to preparing students for 21st century learning experiences,
Weakness
One weakness, is my lack of knowledge about technology trends outside of the education
realm. This includes video games, such as mine craft and social media platforms, such as
snapchat and twitter. In an effort to keep students motivated to learn, you should consider
students interest and values when lesson planning. It is not enough to just consider the data to
guide instruction. Integrating personal interest into the students learning will increase student
achievement and the way students view education. Having this weakness limits my
opportunities to make those valuable connections with students using the technology they are
engaged by most.
Another weakness, is my minimal efforts to effectively manage time when students are
engaged in technological experiences. The classroom day and district curriculum is rigidly
structured, leaving little time for extended learning opportunities on one specific task. I often
find that when my students are involved in an assignment that includes technology, they are
more eager to work and explore longer. I find it difficult to regulate time during these instances,
the curriculum that encourage and promote desired student behavior and results.
Opportunities
Opportunities exist in the way teachers are trained to implement technology. Districts
spend millions of dollars on technology and professional development for teachers to effectively
implement into the classroom. While the opportunities are there for the teachers, the delivery of
the professional development for these new technologies are often ineffective. Teachers often
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need gradual release of information, as opposed to the standard overload of information in one or
two sessions. Teachers need subsequent trainings in order to be truly effective. Scaffolded
particular needs and learning style. Individualized learning meets students where they are and
take them where they need to be academically. It also allows students to be more in control of
their learning experience. The immersion of technology into classrooms have opened endless
possibilities for the delivery of instruction. Educators must take advantage of this opportunity.
Embracing technology and implementing it with fidelity will remove the teacher from being the
Threats
The most pertinent threat to technology is when it fails. This is most often seen when
programs fail to load or systems are inadequately prepared to carry the load. Georgia recently
experienced this type of failure with the online assessment, GMAS. Districts were incapable of
supporting the amount of students online, causing testing irregularities and teacher anxiety. The
mishaps caused testing scores to be invalidated across the state. This further fuels skeptics and
resistors to embracing technology. Their argument is that student test scores arent increasing
Goals
implementation of technology as a true learning tool. I want to utilize hardware and software to
tailor instruction to the students independent learning goals. While I probably utilize
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technology more often and effectively than most of the teachers in my school, I want to increase
my efforts to have the students take more control over their learning experiences. My students
engage in a plethora of project based learning task, primarily utilizing the computer for research
and word processing skills. I want to move toward advanced level technology practices.
My plan for achieving this goal is to continue taking instructional technology classes and
conversing with peers on technologies they are implementing in their classrooms. I plan to
increase my repertoire of instructional programs that will provide authentic, real world
experiences via technology. One specific implementation I plan to do this year is Seesaw