Semester in Review

Throughout this year, I have definitely learned a lot about technology tools. I think the most valuable aspect of the class was learning how to utilize these in our classrooms in the future. It presented various options for us to teach and involve our students. I especially enjoyed the ActivInspire software that we used for the Promethean Boards. I feel that this, above all, will be the most important information to take away because I foresee technology such as this becoming a regular part of classrooms. I now know how to utilize so many Web 2.0 tools, know about copyright laws, and even know web terms that will allow me to be a better teacher for my students. My favorite part of the class was creating the website. Because we made this as we went, I think that it is a good representative of what we have done and how far I have come this year. I also loved learning about blogging. In addition to this blog, I have created a classroom blog to model an actual blog that I might keep as a teacher. In this new blog, I welcome the students and parents to my class. I also let them know what the purpose of the blog is: to keep them informed and updated on classroom events and information.  Because all of the assignments in this class were tailored to the teaching program, we got a good feel for what kinds of lessons we could create and what standards needed to be met. Overall, the class has allowed me to increase my technological knowledge and really start thinking like a teacher.