Project #8: Reflections on the Learning Journey of Technology

Throughout the semester I have grown very comfortable with several different forms of technology as a result of this course.  Now, when something goes wrong with a program, I know what to look for instead of just being aggravated and frustrated. This course has given me experiences in many different aspects of technology and broadened my understanding of common programs that I have used throughout my education.
I am extremely comfortable with using the program NVU, and also with publishing my work. Previously before this course, I had to make a website, and I can honestly say it was one of the worst experiences I've had at SUNY Cortland.  However, that was because I did not have proper experience in the training of creating a website. After Shufungs's class, I am now very comfortable with making websites, and actually enjoy doing it! I am so aware that when things go wrong, it is usually a tiny error and a matter of retracing steps.  I also learned how to use the New Microsoft Word 08' Program, which for the past couple months I have dreaded using at the library. However, now that I am familiar with the set up, I actually prefer to use Microsoft 8. Although this project was fun, I did have some difficulties. One of the major frustrations I had was the fact that everything would work on my computer, and then as soon as I checked it on a different computer some of the links were broken. However, most of the time there were minor errors and the changes were easy to fix.  The majority of this project was completed  by myself, which I enjoyed because I could do my own designs. However, for the Elementary School Project and the Web Quest, I worked with four other classmates. I liked this as well because the work was split up, and all of our ideas came together. In terms of learning, I feel that working by yourself is more beneficial because you are forced to learn and find things out on your own, instead of just having another student do something for you. However, working with other partners is also interesting because often you can learn from them as well. For future teaching, I am excited to use these programs because they are easy and fun to use.  As a teacher, I will want my students to be technology advanced. In  today's society, technology scares people, and it should not. A goal of mine would be for my students to feel comfortable and confident in using computers and different programs.