I would like to take
this time to reflect my learning so far in my technology course. It is early
and I’m already thankful I only took part 1 in the summer. I’m getting my hands
dirty already learning new things about technology I have been using in my
classroom for years. Teaching grade 8’s for the first time I believe the web 2.0
assignment as well as the integrated technology lesson have been the most beneficial
in this term.
I think I will use Bitstrips comics for some
health topics in the future so the students can have some fun and do some role
playing. I have already had a request to use Skype in my classroom from some
students. I have regularly used Skype in the last few months to see family
members. Reading over the lessons my classmates shared I see great potential
bringing the community into the class using this program.
Blogging is a new
learning experience for me, however what George Couros has taught me is that it
may very well be worth the time to do. I am a believer in refection, posting
online for the world to see is the wall I need to get over. I also found that
writing an ALP for a two year plan is unique and I think I will attempt this
from now on. It made me realize what I really can accomplish in a two year span
rather than the regular one.
I wish more of my
classmates were teaching grade 7 & 8’s as many of the lessons posted would
have been perfect to use in the last eight years while I was a junior teacher.
In conclusion I have truly
embraced this experience of using technology in my classroom that this course has
encouraged. My students have enjoyed the apps, cameras and blogging we have
already used and are looking forward to what comes next.