I came into this class with very little knowledge in technology, and couldn't imagine how I could possibly use technology in my future classroom. In my mind, it was easier to just teach math the old school way. However, this has now changed upon completion of this course. I have come to the realization that technology isn't a burden after all, but is instead a useful tool. It is a way to incorporate different teaching techniques and to also get students involved more actively in the lesson.
I found that the voki was a fun tool, and very entertaining. However, I don't think that it was time well spent. Instead, I wish that we could have spent class time learning more about Internet Workshops or Smartboard applications. These last two tools I could definitely see myself using in the future, especially the Smartboard application. Because my classroom in the fall has a Smartboard, I thought that this was a very useful component for me in particular. Now that I am more comfortable with the program, I am very excited to use my newly acquired technological skills to utilize this classroom tool.
Due to the fact that we were given instructions and then left to our own devices for the assignments, I have learned to become less dependent on step by step instruction. I was forced to depend on myself to solve problems that I faced along the way, and this made me more tech savvy. I now feel as though I am ready to go forth and use these technologies to enhance my classroom.
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