I can hardly believe this semester is coming to a close. It seems like just yesterday that I was entering the classroom for the first time. I remember feeling terrified that I didn't know much about the different technologies we would be using in this class. While I use technology everyday, I don't consider myself to be technologically savvy. In fact, I had a fairly pesimistic view about it prior to taking this class. Before, my attitude about technology was similar to the popular phrase, "Ignorance is bliss." Now, having learned all I have this semester, I feel much more competent in my ability to use technology in the classroom.
I firmly believe that technology can be a teacher's best friend. It can be used in so many ways that support learning at a deeper level. It is also a great way to keep in touch with parents, students, and colleges. Additionally, technology allows teachers to engage students in ways they never could before. By using blogs, wikis, social media, teachers can stay up to date with their students learning. The interactive nature of many of the programs we have explored this semester has made me a firm believer that students will love to use technology in the classroom.
I can't wait until I have a classroom of my own and can apply the ideas I have gained in this course. I can definitely see myself using several of the programs which were introduced in this class. I can honestly say this course changed my entire attitude about techonolgy. I now see technology as a wonderful thing that will greatly enhance my teaching practices.
Thank you again for a wonderful semester!
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