Eric Balak
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Within this digital portfolio, you will discover a collection of learning artifacts that showcase my competencies and experiences in working with emerging and current 21st century technology, including best practices across settings and contexts with users across ages and cultures.
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Mr. Eric Balak
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Undergrad:
Millersville University
BA.Ed. in Special & Elementary Education
Graduation Date: December 2012
Graduate:
Penn State University
M.Ed. in Learning, Design, & Technology
Graduation Date: May 2017
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Bio:
My name is Eric Balak, and I am in my fifth year in education as a fifth grade teacher at Lampeter-Strasburg School District am consider myself a lifelong learner. In addition to my degrees, I am a Level 2 Google Certified Educator and Certified Google Trainer. I am also a Keystone Technology Innovator and an active member of SCPAECT. My professional goal is to achieve an instructional coaching, integrator, or innovator position in which I educate other professionals on how to implement and effectively manage current and emerging technologies and pedagogy in their field of expertise as means to enhance learning across settings and contexts.
Standards
Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental and advanced concepts of instructional technology planning and applications at elementary, middle, and secondary levels (K-12).
Demonstrate knowledge of and competence in the delivery of instructional technology services that enhance administrative and teaching capabilities, and improve student learning.
Demonstrate knowledge and competencies that foster professionalism in school and community settings.