I believe that Common Core and NC Essential Standards will positively influence my use of technology for learning in my classroom. Being that last year was my first year teaching Common Core and the Essential Standards it did not “ROCK MY WORLD” as it did some veteran teachers. As I had nothing to compare it to, it was easy to implement. In addition, incorporating 21st Century Learning Skills in to my lessons gives me the opportunity to welcome the use of more technology in the classroom.

However, some teachers my feel as though this is just “one more thing” added to an endless list of their duties as a teacher. I do not share that feeling…I welcome technology in my classroom. As a matter of fact, it as an important part of my weekly lessons. Afer all, we (teachers) are preparing our students to be globally competitive…aren’t we?