Final Reflection

What did you get out of this class? Will you use tech in your classes? How will you use tech in your classes? How has this class changed the way you think about teaching? About technology?

I think I learned a lot in this class. Not only did I learn how to use a few new programs, but I also learned how to troubleshoot (which is actually probably more helpful knowledge than just knowing how to use the programs). I also learned to be super paranoid about internet safety (thanks a lot Dan), but I think it's a good thing because I won't get myself into trouble now (hopefully). I will definitely use technology in my class, but if I have the students use something that's a little more advanced, I will have to determine whether the time it'll take to teach them to use the technology is worth it. I'll probably use a lot of video, some photo editing, stuff like that. Maybe I'll set up a website to keep students (and parents) on track.

I think this class has helped me see that I can use a lot more technology than just PowerPoint. You can use so many different technologies to teach a concept, and this class has helped me to become more aware of the technologies that are available. When I started this class, I said that technology and I have had a rocky road. I can't say that we're best buds now, but we do get along better now :)