In this class, I have use and learned a lot about different types of technology. First I have used technology to contribute to some domain of knowledge by adding a video how to balance equations on Youtube. It is cool to know that people all around the world can look at that video and get help if they need to.
Another way I use technology almost every day is to collaborate with classmates. Especially now during spring semester I’m in five classes and lots of them have group work. It is really hard for us to figure out a time that works well for us to meet so we can do it virtually. Google Doc’s have been a life saver this term. The flexibility of being able to check and add when was convenient for me was wonderful.
In this class we looked at a lot of different ways to use technology in the classroom. Some examples we talked about and I think are good ideas were the class website, and class blog. But I think for my specific area of teaching technology is becoming so much more important because it brings science to the classroom. Technology has the ability to make science that was too big or too small in the classroom fit by computer programs and simulations.
The biggest thing I leaned in this class is that Google is taking over the world. From google docs, wave, blogger, sites, search, and we did not even use all thing different things all they have to offer. But really there is so much technology available to teachers that I had no idea was out there. It is good to be exposed to all the new technology. I want to know how to use technology so it becomes helpful and not a hindrance to teaching.
One thing that I am going to continue for sure is blogging. My husband keeps encouraging me to keep one for our family. It also helped me learned how to learn technology. I have spent a lot of time watching youtube videos to help with everything. My ability to learn technology has increased dramatically.
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