This course has showed me just how important it is for me as an educator to embrace technology and go for it. I have always been very nervous about using resources in the classroom and avoided it. I think that now I know how important it is for our students and how easy many of these tools are. I love the blogging and have actually joined a few teacher blogs already and I have found tremendous amount of resources at my fingertips. I have blogged with teachers around the country and even joined a postcard exchange.
I also feel that I should be more willing to have students show me what they know. Gaming is so popular and I have always avoided that conversation with students and I shouldn't. I learned that many strategies they use through gaming are very important.
This year I am hoping to try a classroom blog and possibly try doing a podcast. I am excited to try new things and watch the younger students jump into the technology world! Laptops for everyone?????? Maybe someday!!!!
2 comments:
It seems like laptops for everyone is almost a necessity. I guess it doesn't hurt to dream! Good luck with your blogging and all your other technology endeavors!
I agree~ laptops for everyone!!! I think utilizing our student's skills will only help our skills in the area of technology as well. It will also provide an opportunity to "be the teacher" and take on a more leadership role at times.....this can only help students grow! Good Luck!
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