Throughout this course I
have
learned so much new technology that I never new existed. Before I
started this course I did not know much about computers or technology.
I was frustrated and irritated, but I realized that by having a
positive attitude and by asking for assistance my frustration
disappeared.
All i really knew is how to do a powerpoint and how to type papers
using micosoft word. I have learned about new programs that I intend to
download on to my computer at home, such as Photostory, micosoft
publisher, and powerpoint. Im pretty comfortable with creating a
brochure, news letters, using Micosoft word and powerpoint. I think
that the one project that I feel I will need more practice with is
creating my own website. I have learned that technology is changing all
the time and new programs are being added and old ones are being
depleted.
The biggest challenge I will have is trying to understand how
to work with the new programs. Futhermore, we also had the opportunity
to work in small groups and individually. I thought that working in
groups was powerful because you are able to bounce ideas off of one
another. The only negative aspect of working with group is that it is
hard to get together as a group to work on things because some members
of my group commute while others live on campus. I was able to create a
school website and a webquest with two other students. I think because
the assignment was larger than the rest it was also an advantage to
have that extra help. All of these projects that we did really
helped me come up with fun and creative ways to help my future
teaching. There are so many things that you can do with all of the
software that we have explored. I am confident now that if another
colleague neede assistance with computers, I would be able to help them.