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=**__ Phase 1: Reflect on Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge __**=

Kelly--I feel very comfortable using the Smartboard, Webquests, planning my lessons on Excel, etc. Tracy-I feel my level of technology is expanding, I use Smartboard and Webquest within my Kindergarten class. Jayme-I am not afraid of incorporating technology into my lessons and feel very proficient in composing in Word, using Excel, and manipulating the Smartboard. When new software becomes available, I am confident that I would be able to get comfortable enough with it to pass on the skills to my students. Scott- I feel like my knowledge of technology still has plenty of room for growth. I use the smartboard in my classroom but I am looking for multiple ways to use it!
 * What is my knowledge of technology? **

Kelly--I have 17 years of experience teaching early childhood/Kindergarten. I use teaching resources from the internet if I want something new, otherwise I use things in my files. Tracy-I have taught 3rd grade, 1st grade and Kindergarten for a total of 9 years of teaching experience. Jayme-My undergraduate study gave me the knowledge to teach young children, but the best experience I've gained was from being hands-on during my five years teaching first graders. Scott- I have 5 years of experience in the 1st grade classroom.
 * What is my knowledge of pedagogy? **

Kelly-I have many things in my 17 year old files for math and reading. Tracy-I feel that during my 9 years of teaching, I have aquired more than basic knowledge of the 3D shapes. Jayme-I really liked the study of Geometry when I was a student and feel like I have a good working knowledge of all aspects, including the difference between 2-D and 3-D shapes. Scott- I have acquired a lot of materials through my short 5 years of teaching. I am progressively getting more and more comfortable with the content.
 * What is my knowledge of the content? **

Kelly--I think that I am at the center. I don't know everything there is to know about tech, but am expanding through this class, and am very comfortable searching for new ideas. Tracy-I am continuing to learn more as I progress in my years of teaching. I am open to trying new things and ideas--technology does not scare me. Jayme-I definitely integrate technology into my pedagogy of subject content. Of course, I'm aware that there is always new technology out there that I could utilize, so I would put myself in the center of the TPACK model, but probably on the periphery. Scott- I love to try new things and to see what works with technology. I am completely open to expand with my teaching, so I feel that I am in the middle of the TPACK model.
 * Where do I see myself in the TPACK model? **

** We feel as a team we place at the center of the TPACK model. **
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