Post 10 (due November 21)

In this class I would like to learn how to create a class website and other useful ways to incorporate the technology we learn into the classroom. I like the applicable parts of the chapter that provide suggestions to creatively integrate and use technology. For instance Id like to learn about other ways to use technology when you only have one computer in the classroom, because I think that the majority of classrooms have limited access to computers and technology in general. Now Im not the big technology person, but this class has convinced me of the importance of using technology in this generation, so I would like some user-friendly ways to do that.

To achieve my technological goals in education I will make sure to incorporate technology into my lesson plans, and try to keep it in the back of my mind throughout the rest of my college classes for education. Its easy to forget about a class that you took your first semester in college, but this class has impacted the way I think about technology in general, so I will be more likely to remember what I learned and in general the ideas that technology can lead to increased learning and an environment that helps students prepare and relate to the world outside of school. Also, so I stay in practice, I will try to use the skills and programs that we learned in my future classes so I keep them in my mind.

Post 9 (due Novemeber 14)

What I found most interesting in my peers posts:

Tara made a good observation about how you can utilize technology even if you only have one computer in the classroom. She noted two ideas that I could really use in an English classroom. One was the class newsletter letting the students take turns on the computer, and the other was the class blog where everyone could contribute. By reading her post on Chapter 7, I had to think about the reality that I could only have one computer in my classroom and that its unlikely to have access to enough computers for an entire class, even if it is a small class.

I also noticed specifically in Lindsey's blog, that a lot of people enjoyed learning about and using the blog and the wiki assignments. They could be very useful in our classrooms for connected to other teachers and possibly making a class website or wiki. Im glad that everyone else is thinking about our future careers and how this class can apply.

This semester I have learned a great deal of new ways to use technology. For instance, like I mentioned above, the wiki and the website creations on Word, and the blogging. Of course it's always nice to learn more about Word and Excel, which are obviously useful in the classroom in everyday activities. The more effective you are at using Word and Excel, the easier they make your life. These programs are designed to help you save time and when you know how to use them properly they are extremely helpful and time efficient. Also, the book has given me many new ideas about HOW to go about integrating technology into education and the importance thereof.