Hi
everyone, well for starters as I shared in class last week this is my first
technology class outside of having computer class in junior high. So no
surprise when I share that our first class seemed to intimidate me a bit when
some of the class started talking about wikis and all those other computer tech
words everyone was using when sharing their experience in a computer course.
However, thankfully when others shared they didn’t know too much either about
computer courses and this was either their first or second course I began to
feel better about the class.
Some
of my personal learning goals I would say I have for this course are learning
about the different types of technology one can use in classroom, finding fun
and creative ways to incorporate technology into a lesson, as well as effective
ways of using technology in a classroom that do not cause a distraction from
the lesson. During student teaching I have used computers, videos, and a smart
board maybe once or twice, however outside of using the smart board I wasn’t
sure how to make using technology be more engaging than just being on a
computer playing a game or doing an activity. I know there are a ton of awesome
websites that are helpful in teaching lessons and concepts, however they often
result in students working by themselves on a computer. Hopefully this course
will be able to help me in finding ways to incorporate technology while still
engaging the students and having whole group or small group lessons.
"finding fun and creative ways to incorporate technology into a lesson, as well as effective ways of using technology in a classroom that do not cause a distraction from the lesson."
ReplyDeleteExactly! I also worried about the problem of distraction .I think we need more time and experiments to explore the role of technology in courses teaching.
I never thought about the effect computers and online based education could have on separating students. that really is an interesting problem to tackle, figuring out how to address the entire classroom while utilizing tech.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all I love the settings you have for this blog...very pretty!! And second of all I enjoy your honesty about how you have been exposed to technology but not in the way that you wish. It shows that you are a passionate teacher that you are interested in bettering yourself in every way possible. I'm sure during this class and by then end you will feel much more confident in bringing technology into the classroom.
ReplyDeleteIt is a bit intimidating, especially when you haven't participated in a technology course in a while. (I share your experience. My last technology class was in 2006) Obviously the world of technology is a completely different one now. However, as young millennials we are so engaged in the ever changing world of technology that we are far more aware of what is available. Although, being able to use what we have learned to become better teachers and make more active lessons is something that I am excited about too.
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