What teaching strategies used during this course compliment integration of technology?
I think the variety of tools that we learned about will definitely help with technology integration in my classroom. I learned about wikis, podcasts, simulation software, and other technology that will greatly improve my teaching with the aid of technology.
Using and staying up-to-date with technology will allow me to make a better impact in my students' lives as they live in a time where technology is rapidly evolving.
How do you personally define technology integration after completing this course?
Simply, using technology to enhance and improve learning in the classroom. This could cover a variety of subjects, or help individuals who are gifted or struggling. Used appropriately, it can greatly improve the objectives and content of preexisting curriculum.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Results of Learning
1. Reflect on the skills used as a result of your learning so far that you are applying to promote an effective method of applying the modern instructional technology and producing instructional media and aids into teaching.
While working on my teacher website, I realized that I have become more comfortable with and knowledgeable of the Internet and creating websites. I created a Wiki earlier in this course and I feel that my abilities in following steps to create a website, and just being more willing to try out the options in creating such a project have greatly improved.
Creating Power Point presentations has also become easier for me, although I want to work on improving my skills in this area. I offered to put together our groups technology presentation, so I hope that will give me more time and ability to learn more about Power Point.
2. What do you expect are the students' affective outcomes from using these forms of technology?
I am actually really excited about some of the websites I read about in chapter 12 as well as some of the sites others shared and that I found on my own. My students really enjoy working on the laptops and learning how to use new websites, activities, etc. So, I think that using new websites will really encourage learning in my classroom.
As for Power Point, I'm planning on using some pre-fabricated presentations that will give some information about our new theme unit. I would also consider having students work in groups to produce their own Power Point presentations. This would give them a great sense of accomplishment to be able to use and produce something using technology.
While working on my teacher website, I realized that I have become more comfortable with and knowledgeable of the Internet and creating websites. I created a Wiki earlier in this course and I feel that my abilities in following steps to create a website, and just being more willing to try out the options in creating such a project have greatly improved.
Creating Power Point presentations has also become easier for me, although I want to work on improving my skills in this area. I offered to put together our groups technology presentation, so I hope that will give me more time and ability to learn more about Power Point.
2. What do you expect are the students' affective outcomes from using these forms of technology?
I am actually really excited about some of the websites I read about in chapter 12 as well as some of the sites others shared and that I found on my own. My students really enjoy working on the laptops and learning how to use new websites, activities, etc. So, I think that using new websites will really encourage learning in my classroom.
As for Power Point, I'm planning on using some pre-fabricated presentations that will give some information about our new theme unit. I would also consider having students work in groups to produce their own Power Point presentations. This would give them a great sense of accomplishment to be able to use and produce something using technology.
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