"I am interested in pursuing MTT certification
because technology is an educational resource that can
enhance the education of ALL students. Additionally,
I was recently appointed instructional technology section
leader and would like to do my very best to fulfill
the expectations of this role to benefit students and
teachers."
~Joann - Corpus Christi ISD
"This program will give me the opportunity to develop and learn new skills as an educator and technology trainer. Working with students, teachers, and administrators, I need to pursue professional development to increase my ability to work with others."
~Cathy - Clint ISD
"I am interested in the Master Technology
Teacher certification program to better prepare me to
coach, mentor, and inspire others in the field of education
and technology."
~Elizabeth - Laredo ISD
"Technology is more than computers; it is an archetype design to complement and equip a teacher with tools and strategies to maximize efficiency in the learning environment. I'm pursuing an MTT certification because I like staying on the cutting edge, and because I have a passion for learning."
~Toni - Hallsville ISD
"I feel there is a need for schools to do a better job with technology. Everybody needs to keep learning the programs and how to make use of new technology. Teachers have to stay ahead of the students or we will become unnecessary."
~Frank - San Antonio ISD
"I am pursuing MTT certification in order to advance my knowledge and skills, thus improving my ability to teach my students. We are in the midst of a technology revolution so I feel an urgent need to prepare today's students for a technology based society."
~Sandra - Corpus Christi ISD
"As an Intel Teach to the Future Master Teacher, this is the next step in my professional development. Using and helping others to use technology as a teaching tool and as a learning device is a major goal of mine. Becoming an MTT certified teacher will allow me to attain this goal."
~Thomas - Poteet ISD
"I am the technology coordinator for a private school. Technology is a great tool and can be used to educate students. I am already working off site and a lot that is being done is being done online. We are starting to look at distance learning, virtual classes, and online professional development. This will also allow me to become involved in schools where I now live."
~Shawn - 2 nd Baptist School , Houston
"As director of instructional technology, I cannot require teachers to pursue further certification and continuous learning if I am not modeling that behavior. I want to direct technology use in Sheldon ISD as a model and facilitator. This training will provide that link for me and our district."
~Susan - Sheldon ISD
"I was introduced to the use of the slide master in Presentations. I will be able to apply this in my classroom for my presentations and for when I teach my students and faculty."
~Gail - Kolitz Academy in San Antonio
"I enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the legal issues in technology, as that was something that I had not previously been familiar with."
~Jill - Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips CISD
"I liked the ability to download the work and work offline at my convenience."
~Terri - Sheldon ISD
"Collaborating with fellow students who are located some distance away from you is an important topic, and I enjoyed learning about it!"
~Jill - Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips CISD
"I'd always heard about PowerPoint but never attempted it. Now I love it and feel I will incorporate it into my lessons regularly, because I discovered it is an effective tool for presenting lessons with high interest visuals, color, and motion."
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Tita - Los Fresnos CISD
"Assistive Technology and using it to its fullest is a very important topic, one I had not previously known much about. I appreciate the opportunity to learn more about it."
~Jill - Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips CISD
