My vision for technology in the classroom is to support students in becoming technology

innovators, not consumers. The society the previous generations grew up in needed people who

could follow precise directions and do the same things repeatedly. But today, my students must

learn to think for themselves critically and work in teams to hassle their future. The vision for

my classroom is to teach mathematics in a global context using analytical and problem-solving

skills. I encourage and challenge my students to think outside the box. The technology will

support their learning by providing real-life applications, but it will not be a tool to provide direct

instruction.

I want to work on abolishing the existing paradox associated with sciences, specifically

math. I will do this by incorporating the knowledge of technology I gained through my previous

work experience, undergraduate research, independent study, coursework, and this internship to

create real-world scenarios to which my students can apply their learning. My vision is to use

problem and project-based learning pedagogy and strive to create classroom experiences that

match LoTi 6.

My inquisitive nature drives me to seek out opportunities to enhance my own teaching

strategies and find innovative ways to teach my students. I plan to keep applying for summer

internships and other diverse research opportunities because I believe that staying well informed

in education, science and industry are essential to my success as a teacher. I my students to

collaborate with local community businesses and have job-ready and college ready skills when

they graduate. I spark curiosity in my students by teaching through real-world applications with

realistic technology that is used beyond the classroom. I observe my students’ talents and create

learning concepts that will reflect their uniqueness and teach them to trust their instincts. I

evaluate students’ needs and adjust my teaching techniques accordingly.

 Through constructive criticism and positive reinforcement, I encourage students to realize

that the key to succeeding in mathematics is not genius. Still, repetition and consistent study and

technology are useful tools in developing critical thinking, not as a substitute for teachers’ input

and instruction. We tend to rely so heavily on computers, and their programs in our day-to-day

lives, that we have either forgotten or have never been aware of the math behind their function. I

want my students to learn about math in a computer-generated world to help them understand the

importance of connecting the two.