Instructional Technology Portfolio

ISTC 787: Instructional Technology Capstone

Introduction

Throughout the Instructional Technology graduate program at Towson University, I have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement, and lead effective technology integration for diverse learners. Since I have been working for Baltimore County Public Schools Online Learning Program throughout my time in the graduate program, I am amazed by how much my thinking has evolved. Navigating online instruction during these years gave me countless opportunities to put theory into practice in real time, often learning just as much from my students as they learned from me.

Belief Statement

I believe that learning is a lifelong, curiosity-driven process that flourishes when it is authentic, relevant, and connected to the real world. In my instructional practice, I strive to create spaces where every learner feels capable, supported, and empowered. My own experience as a struggling math student shapes my commitment to designing learning that is exploratory rather than directive, offering students choice, voice, and multiple pathways to success. Technology plays a critical role in this vision by expanding access, enabling discovery, and giving students opportunities to lead, create, and share their thinking. At the core of my philosophy is the belief that all students can learn deeply when provided with meaningful tasks, a supportive community, and the freedom to explore, question, and grow.

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This portfolio captures over three years of growth, experimentation, and leadership as I worked to design meaningful, accessible learning experiences in a fully digital environment. Each artifact reflects a different aspect of that growth, demonstrating how I have met the program’s six goals by applying research to practice, examining and refining my instructional decisions, and supporting colleagues through collaborative professional learning.

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