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.