Throughout this course, I have learned a great deal about using technology within my future classroom in ways I never thought possible. I learned that many pieces of technology I use everyday can be useful in the classroom such as using Google Docs, wikis, and even using blogs to allow students to communicate with others in an educational way. Also, through the use of podcasts and other recording devices, I can record my lessons, so students can go back and listen to them. However, there are aspects of this course that were not new to me, such as using Movie Maker and PowerPoint for educational purposes. Before this course, I honestly had little intention on using technology within my classroom. I figured I would use a smart board from time to time and maybe show a few Youtube videos occasionally. However, throughout the course of this class and even within my field experiences, I see how important technology is within the classroom and how I need to become savvy in multiple areas of technology. I feel more confident in furthering my pursuit in becoming an educator from my new knowledge of the technology around me.
And there are always new, interesting, and worthwhile ways to use technology to help our students in the teaching/learning process.
ReplyDeleteThanks for you overview of the whole thing, I'm also just starting out as a teacher (I'm still in school, but next year is my last), so this was very helpful. I also thought that using technology in class is only using YouTube, power point and maybe a smart board, but what you have written about goes beyond that. Thanks a lot again :)
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