End of Year Reflection

This semester I have learned a lot about integrating technology into education. Before having this class I did not know all of the technological tools that can be used to enhance learning experiences. I also didn't realize that students of today are so technologically based and that their favorite and most understanding way to learn is through technology. Tools are going to keep getting better and better and each generation is going to out tech the other. Therefore we must prepare our students for the future. This does not mean that everything a student should do on the computer or with technology, but in almost every article I have read and from personal experience when technology is used correctly, it really does enhance lessons. I had a lot of fun making this final project. Students will learn a lot and have fun with the tools that they can use. I am going to definitely incorporate a lot more technology and use so many more tools now that I have taken this class. Not only did I get to learn about new tools and ways to integrate technology into my classroom, but we got to discuss as a a class, our opinions about how much technology should be used and hear what other professionals had to say themselves. I have come so far in understanding how to correctly use technology in the classroom just from taking this class. I had never even used a blogging site before and every single assignment I turned in is on here. Technology is also a great way to connect to the NETS for students and teachers and standards. With this last big project I just did I found my project being able to relate to every single NET for both students and teachers. This class was VERY helpful to me!!