As I look back at my first day of
class, it is funny to think of how much I have learned from then to now. I have
learned so much from this class and I truly feel that I am more prepared to
teach 21st century learners. Before I took this class, I simply
thought that integrating technology in the classroom would mean bringing in
IPads or laptops. However, I have learned that there is so much more to it.
There are so many new and creative ways to employ tech into education that will
allow students to grow in the 21st century. For example, I believe
that the Tick Tack Toe project will be very helpful for me when I am trying to
create unique and fun lesson plans for my future students. I have the tools to
create assignments that employ Smore, Blabberize, Popplet, Wordle, interactive
images, and much more that will make my class interesting.
I also
think that the Trends in Ed Tech presentations were very helpful and will be
useful when I am a student teacher and educator. These presentations were a
great way to demonstrate new ways to integrate tech into the classroom that
will be interesting and educational for the students. I am also very happy to
say that this class will not only help my future students, but me as well. I
now know how to make my own professional website, blog, and how to use Twitter
to my advantage. All of the assignments,
lessons, and presentations have and will aid in my professional educator
career.
My opinion
of technology in education really has changed. I now believe that it is extremely
important for students to be submersed in a classroom that employs technology
and popular tech tools. Students need to know how to use technology in their daily
lives for it is so prevalent in today’s society. As I look ahead and into my
career, I know that I will provide my students with the gift of technology, so
both my students and I can become successful and effective 21st
century citizens.
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