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A professional goal I have is to create a comfortable and inspiring classroom environment. I'll grow as a tech-savvy educator and help close the digital design divide by ensuring that my students know they have my constant support and available resources. I'll incorporate technology features, like Padlet and google forms, in my class.

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One professional goal I have help children feel confident in themselves and their work. I plan to become a school psychologist or a behaviorist and I hope that I can help students use technology to enhance their learning and be useful for an modifications or accommodations they may need. I plan to close the Digital Design Divide and grow as a tech-savvy educator by including technology in the work that I am doing and using it to enhance education for children.

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One professional goal I have to to become for confident in choosing and using digital tools that fit with my students different needs. To be able to close the Digital Design Divide and grow as an educator I plan to explore new platforms in a hands on way, get feedback from my students, and be able to see what is or isn't working in other classrooms. I think it is so important to stay current with research and new tools that help support diverse learners and make learning equal for everyone.

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One professional goal I have is to create an engaging and accessible lessons by using digital tools that support different learning styles. To help close the Digital Design Divide, I plan to use technology in ways that make learning fairer and more available to all students—not just those who are already comfortable with technology. I’ll keep learning about new tools and strategies through professional learning networks and stay updated on research that shows what works best. By setting goals for myself and reflecting on what’s effective, I’ll continue growing as a tech-savvy educator who makes sure every student can succeed.

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One professional goal that I have is to integrate technology into learning in a way that promotes collaboration and engagement. To close the digital design divide and continue to grow as a tech-savvy educator, I plan on using multiple tools in order to allow all students to succeed by finding what works best for them. I also plan on working with other educators to learn what works for them in their classrooms.

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My professional goal as an educator is to base a majority of my lessons, when possible, on student interests. In ELA, student engagement can be very challenging, but I have found that when students can connect with a text they are reading, they are more likely to enjoy the work.

In terms of closing the Digitial Design Divide, I plan on collaborating with other teachers as often as possible, staying up to date on new techniques to encourage student learning, and setting goals to promote professional growth. With these steps, I can work as an educator to close the Digital Design Divide.

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My professional goal would be to integrate more student-centered, project based learning experiences using digital tools that enhance creativity and critical thinking.

To close the Digital Design Divide and grow as a tech-savy educator, I would ensure all students have equitable access to digital creation tools and opportunities to express themselves through technology, regardless of their background or prior experiences. (ex: Use student feedback to adapt tools to their interests and needs)

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My professional goal will be to continouosly integrate emerging technologies into my teaching practice to enhance student engagement and personalize learning experiences.

To close the Digital Design Divide, I will actively seek out professional development opportunites--such as webinars, online courses, and tech-focused educator communities--that expose me to inclusive design principles and innovative digital tools. I will prioritize creating learning experiences that are accessible, equitable, and culturally responsive, ensuring that all students--regardless of their background or access to technology--can participate meaningfully.

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One goal that I have as an educator is to make sure that I don't kill the fun of reading with endless essays and monotony. I would like to close the digital design divide by making sure that the tech I use in my class is a good fit for all student's needs, and I will have a survey at the end of every week where students can share gripes, advice, and any of their thoughts on how I am giving them an education

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My goal for when I start teaching is for all my students to have equal opportunities when it comes to my teaching and their education. I will do everything in my power to have an open mind and remind myself that students don't all complete things at the exact same time and they also don't all think the same. Because of this I will think outside of the box and have strategies to approach different situations. I also want to close the DD and by doing so I will make sure that I can connect with my students through using technology and making sure that they're all given equal opportunities to navigate technology within the classroom. I will make sure I know how to use technology to the best of my ability and because I have been a lot longer than my kids one day I can and will show them everything they need to know under school and appropriate circumstances.

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Professional Goal:
I want to design more interactive, student-centered digital learning experiences that engage all learners, especially early elementary students.

How I am going to close the Digital Design Divide and continue to grow as a tech-savvy educator:
I will continue to explore and integrate accessible digital tools that support creativity and collaboration, like interactive whiteboards, age-appropriate coding platforms, and multimedia storytelling apps. I will also participate in professional learning communities and tech workshops to stay current with emerging educational technologies. By modeling lifelong learning and digital citizenship, I will empower my students to confidently and responsibly use technology to express their ideas and solve problems.

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Cheyenne Ray

One of my biggest goals as an educator is to ensure that my students have the tools that they need in and out of the classroom. Using technology is a great way to do that in today's world, with jobs requiring more technology than before and with people being more technologically advanced than they have been in the past. One way I plan to help close the Digital Design Divide is by teaching students how to use technology in different ways than they may initially think about. Things like using slides to make study guides, or using google docs to create a story that their friends can then read and edit. I also want to show them that just because a piece of tech is generally used for one thing, that doesn't mean that's the only function it can serve. Plenty of websites and apps can be used creatively if there's some work put into it (like Facebook or X for organizing events)