Educational Technology Philosophy

Educational Technology Philosophy

Working in education is very challenging. Reflecting on why I believe education is important provides me with renewed energy and makes those challenges less daunting. Below, my educational philosophy combines my values and beliefs about learning and along with my personal perspectives on education.

I believe the purpose of education is to provide children with tools and experiences that increase their knowledge and help them become lifelong learners. An education is not limited to a set curriculum or subject. Education should be global, social and ongoing. The goal of education is to create productive members of society who dream, invent, philosophize, build, innovate, and imagine so that the world can continue flourish. Educational Technology enhances learning and knowledge through connecting minds all over the world, giving us access to infinite knowledge in a matter of seconds, and providing programs and hardware that make the impossible possible.

My belief is that the role of a learner is to embrace the world around them and open their mind to unlimited possibilities. The learner should not be limited in what they are taught. Learners allow their teachers to challenge them and provide them with situations that are outside of their comfort zone. As a learner, knowledge is valued. Learners also welcome teaching others and learning from their peers.

The teacher’s role in education is to be the facilitator of knowledge for the learners. I believe that teachers provide students with experiences that enhance their learning and help them make connections to the real world. Through investigations, project based learning, and integration of technology, teachers challenge their students to value knowledge and become lifelong learners. Teachers are responsible for providing the education that helps our students become productive members of society.

My passion for education drives my every day to provide my students with a great educational experience.  Because I value the entity of education, a thirst for knowledge, hard work, high expectations and determination, I make sure my students get the best of me every day. My goal is to positively impact the lives of my students in a way that helps them value education and the world around them. Through the integration of technology, research based best practices, and building relationships with my students, I hope to accomplish my goal. Also, continuing my own personal growth in education, through professional development and working towards my doctorate, I will stay abreast of the every changing scope of education and provide relevant knowledge to my students. I have high expectations for my student and I expect that with my guidance their education will be great.

Knowledge is the gateway to unlimited success in life. I truly believe that without knowledge and education your life will be spent in the dark. My educational philosophy renews my passion for learning and provides me with justification for putting my best foot forward in the classroom every day.