This course has opened my eye to a completely new world of opportunity for me as a teacher. I was accustomed to using technology to “do things differently” as opposed to “doing different things.” I feel that this course has exposed me to new tools that I can now use in my classroom. Not only am I capable of using these tools in my classroom, but I feel confident that I can use them to enhance the learning experiences of my students. Because I am now comfortable with these tools, I can provide guidance to my students as they learn to harness the power of these tools.
Once I complete this course, I will continue to expand my knowledge of how to integrate technology into my classroom. As I have done throughout this class, I will check several technology blogs to stay abreast of the latest information. These blogs are excellent resources for learning about new tools as well as innovative ways to incorporate them in the classroom. I also plan to update my own blog periodically to generate discussions regarding the use of technology in schools.
To ensure that I follow through with my plans to continually integrate technology into my classroom, I have set two long-term goals. First, I plan to have a class blog up and running by the beginning of next school year. The blog will be used to facilitate class discussions. My students this year are guinea pigs to the whole project. I hope to iron out the kinks so it will be in full use for next year’s students. Secondly, I plan to be an advocate for technology use in my school. I will keep my administration up to date on the new ways our staff can be using these tools in their classroom. I can also work closely with my principal to create professional development opportunities for the staff. This course has provided me an excellent foundation so that I can continue to infuse technology in my classroom.
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