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Because of this class I have become more comfortable with using technology.   Before this class I was pretty comfortable with using computers, but I learned a lot from this class.  I learned to use many new programs that I will enjoy using in the future.

                I have always been very comfortable with using computers.  I enjoy playing around with new programs to figure out their features and this is something I was able to do in this class.  I have used Microsoft Word before but I now know more of its features and how to use them.  I also was introduced to several new programs in this class. Google sites, NVU and Filezilla were all new to me. I am very comfortable using Google sites and made my website using it. I was easily able to figure out how to easily use it and make it look how I wanted to look.  NVU was a little bit harder for me to figure out.  Formatting files on Filezilla to put onto NVU was time consuming and sometimes wouldn’t work for me. But, I eventually got it down and was able to use it without difficulty.

                    I learned a lot in this class that I can use as a future teacher.  I can use these programs to create different educational materials to use in the classroom.  I can now make worksheets which is a key skill a teacher should know.  Being able to make them in different formats and adding images will make the worksheets more appealing to look at.  I am now also able to create powerpoint presentations more efficiently which I can use in lessons of any kind. Having an interesting visual for the students to look at is important and an effective learning tool.

          I am glad that I was able to take this class because of all that I have learned.  The information I have obtained will help me in my future in many ways.  I will be able to create different learning materials for students in all of the subject areas. Children are very familiar with technology so using it in the classroom will be very effective.

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