Final Course Reflective Post

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

My perspective has changed because I have seen and used technology for education purposes that I have never used before.  I still am apprehensive about using technology, but I was able to better understand why.  I have found that if my teaching is good without technology, that it is not necessary to add it.  Technology should be used if it replaces, amplifies, or transform students' learning.  If it is not adding to students learning, if it is not improving what you are already doing, it is not necessary to incorporate into teaching.  However, I have learned how much easier it is to incorporate technology than I thought.  

2) Which technologies or tools used in this course stand out to you? Why?
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 looking forward to using google docs in my classroom.  I have seen my content literacy use google docs in a very unique way that is really engaging.  Google docs are simple enough for students, parents, and teachers to easily navigate, but have endless possibilities.  I also really like how easily students can work on google docs at home and in school. 


I liked using blogs to display learning and especially progress throughout the semester.  It allows student expression and creativity while still hitting the same learning targets.  I also think it is good to allow students to work at a pace that makes sense to them.  Some students were able to get ahead or if students had other things going on in life they were able to work around their schedules.


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 I could definitely implement google docs in an upcoming lesson.  I think its simplicity and depth is an excellent way to use google docs in a lesson.  Students, teachers, AND parents have access to google docs which helps hold students accountable for their work.