Reflections!

I cannot even begin to talk about everything I have learned in this course. I think that this course has been one of the most useful ones that I have taken in my education block. I think that technology in today's classroom is so necessary. Today's students are so technology oriented, and find using technology relevant and engaging. Throughout the course of this class I have learned many different ways in which I can can implement technology in my future classroom.

I have learned about Web 2.0 and certain Web 2.0 programs that I can use in the classroom to take the place of more mundane and out-of-date practices. For example, rather than using a poster for a presentation, I could have my students create a Glogster or Prezi presentation. Rather than a "get to know you" game at the beginning of the year, I could have my students create a Wordle "word cloud" about themselves and I could hang them up around the room.

I have also learned that projects like digital story telling, scavenger hunts, and Inspiration projects could be great ways to assess students knowledge of a concept, rather than tradition pencil and paper assessments. Games like interactive spreadsheets can be great practice for students on different topics, and are relatively easy for teachers to make. WebQuests are great ways for students to be able to explore concepts on a more in-depth level.

I can't wait to use everything I have learned in this course in my future classroom!!