Unit 6

Please post on your blog the following as a course reflection:

1) Has your perspective and/or feelings changed about technology in instruction as a result of being in this course? How?

My perspective on using technology in the classroom has definitely changed.  I went into this class with very limited experience and honestly very little desire to incorporate technology into my teaching practice.  I learned that technology can be challenging, but it can be very beneficial for student learning when done appropriately.
2) Which technologies or tools used in this course stand out to you? Why?

I really liked the opportunities that allow teachers to interact with students outside of the classroom.  In my placement this semester it seems like as soon as students leave the classroom any sort of learning turns off.  I think it would be really exciting to see students engaged in their learning outside of the classroom.
3) Which technology(-ies) are you most eager to use in the classroom? How will you use it? (This may or may not be the one(s) chosen for your final project.)

I am most excited to really use google docs to their full potential.  There is so much to be able to do with them including hyperlinks, comments and feedback, and easy of access for teachers and students.  I also really like the screen sharing programs that would easily allow me to help students out over the internet.
4) Based on your answer to number 3, do you think you can implement the tech. tool in a planned upcoming lesson that you will be teaching? Or, suggest it to your CT to use in an upcoming lesson? Explain.

I think it might be tricky to implement the tool, but I really want to try it.  I think it will just take a lot of planning to use google docs in a way that is not simply replacing a pen and paper.  I do think though that the planning is worth it.  Ease of access is becoming more and more important in our modernizing culture.