Final Reflection!

Before taking this class, I was not very familiar with technology at all! I used to hate even getting onto computers. However, my whole perspective has changed. I have learned so many different ways to incorporate technology into my future classroom. I’m honestly so thankful I had the opportunity to take this course. I barely know how to work computers; however, I have learned how to use technology through several different ways now. I have also learned how to accommodate all kinds of students, which will help me out so much once I have my own classroom!

                I believe my strong points are creating movies, Powerpoints, websites, and working with Kidspiration. I feel like I am most creative when working with those four projects. I feel like I enjoy these projects the most because I find them more exciting. I feel comfortable when working on these projects; they just seem easier to navigate and more exciting to use. I think these programs were easier to work with. My weak points would be connecting all of the standards to each project. I have a very hard time thinking about what each project relates to. I feel like I might have to dig into the standards more; this way I can be sure to incorporate them all in my classroom. I would make sure to study all of the standards and be sure to include every one of the standards into my projects throughout the year. I want to be able to introduce my students to a lot of technology based projects. Therefore, I want to make sure I am completely familiar with each standard.

                This course has helped me out so much! All of the assignments throughout the course have honestly made me more excited to begin teaching! The projects have definitely given me a better idea of how to bring in all of the different projects into my classroom.  For each assignment I give my students, I plan on making sure some kind of technology is involved. I think the Kidspiration project would be a great idea for my students! I think the program is very kid-friendly; therefore, I think my students would have a lot of fun! I also think I would assign my students a Powerpoint project at some point throughout the year; I think assigning the project would be a great way for them to become familiar with researching and also using the program. I believe I will be using many of the different strategies I have learned throughout this class!