Personal Growth

Prior to taking the course, I felt that I was pretty tech-savy.  I was the one my fellow teachers would ask to help them with setting up a computer projector or how to download a United Streaming movie to watch.  I tried to use technology in my classroom on a daily basis, if possible.  I felt my students gained an understanding of computers and other technology through classroom projects and activities. 

After spending five weeks in this class, I gained some knowledge of other things I had not yet explored.  The use of WebQuests is one thing that I hope to integrate into my classroom practices.  It allows students to be guided through activities at their own pace and use the internet in a meaningful way.  Podcasts are also a new thing I explored during this class.  I always thought they would be more difficult to complete, which is why I steered clear of them in the past.  I now know they are easy and useful tools.

I anticipate the new school year because I have some fresh ideas I hope to integrate into my teaching practices to make my students more technological!  By preparing them now with the resources provided by technology, they will be better problem solvers with the new technology they will be introduced to in the future.