Project #8: Reflections on Learning Journey of Technology

This course has taught me a tremendous amount about technology and how it can be linked with education. Today, I think it is essential for all teachers to acquire technological skills.  This class has introduced me to numerous programs that has helped me with current educational projects as well as it will assist me when I am teaching in a classroom.  This course has given me the opportunity to see that technology enhances students’ learning in a creative and interactive setting.  Throughout the years I have seen several teachers take advantage of the new technology phase by providing information on a website for students and parents.  I think that more and more professionals are using the internet as a way to contact and share information with others.  I was extremely scared when I heard I had to take a computer class However, this class has provided me the knowledge and confidence necessary to succeed.  This technology course has allowed me to create my own unique projects as well as work with other classmates.  I benefited from collaborative group work immensely because we helped one another and shared computer skills. 

        All of the programs I used in this course I will be able to use as a teacher.  Most of the projects were new to me besides Microsoft word.  Learning about Microsoft Publisher helped me with a current Literature course, as I had to create and design my own newsletter.  I had never heard of the program NvU until this course, and I never thought I would be able to create and publish my very own website that can be viewed by anyone.  It is very rewarding to show others my accomplishments and progress with the course.    

In my opinion the web quest project was the most difficult.  At times it was stressful because you had to work with others and make sure you linked everything correctly.  I think web quests are important to learn because they are extremely successful in teaching material within the classroom.  Students enjoy using technology and all of the information can be placed within the web quest.  If I were to do it again I would create all of the pages first and then add the information, rather than making one at a time. 

One of my favorite pages to create was my “About Me” page because it was one of my first to publish.  I was extremely excited to show my friends and family that I had a website about them!  This project motivated and excited me to keep learning and progressing throughout the course. 

Overall, this course has provided me with the skills to be technically successful within a classroom setting.  I have been introduced to programs where I’ve learned to make brochures, newsletters, web quests, digital story teller, and even how to create a website!   I know I will be taking the skills I’ve learned from this class and use them later on in several ways.  I’m excited to say I am one hundred percent more confident when dealing with computers, and even feel that I could offer and teach my knowledge to others. 



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