What did you learn or “take-away” from this course and how has your perspective about integrating technology into K to 6 education changed/grown throughout the course?
How did this course help you answer your “burning” question about the use of digital technologies in K to 6 education?
How did you contribute to the learning of others?
What did you learn from others?
Throughout this course, I have learned about the predominant role that technology plays in the classroom. With the assistance of technology, we, as educators, are able to diversify the lessons taught. It is important to understand how the technology works. As well, we must create a clear set of standards that are expected of all students. Because cyberbullying is a strong factor of the digital world, we must create a safe environment which enforces the open values that a normal classroom would exhibit. I have learned about the benefits that technology has and how it can create an more open atmosphere in which parents, students and teachers can communicate.
Technology in education helped me answer my burning question of whether technology helps or hinders literacy development in the classroom. I have determined that, with a mix of classic and new teaching styles,technology can be a resource that helps teachers scaffold a student’s learning. As well, if a student is struggling,technology gives a variety of resources that can help the student advance in their learning. Just because technology can be a distraction doesn’t mean it can’t be properly implemented.
During this course, our class created a safe environment where projects were often shared and commented on by others. I helped others develop their ideas through these comments and suggestions. Similarly, I learned from others through the same process. This course taught us to work together and to help others achieve success. When we become teachers, we will be able to use the skills and relationships we learned in this course to help each other develop excellent lessons and programs for our students.
Throughout this course, I have learned about the predominant role that technology plays in the classroom. With the assistance of technology, we, as educators, are able to diversify the lessons taught. It is important to understand how the technology works. As well, we must create a clear set of standards that are expected of all students. Because cyberbullying is a strong factor of the digital world, we must create a safe environment which enforces the open values that a normal classroom would exhibit. I have learned about the benefits that technology has and how it can create an more open atmosphere in which parents, students and teachers can communicate.
Technology in education helped me answer my burning question of whether technology helps or hinders literacy development in the classroom. I have determined that, with a mix of classic and new teaching styles,technology can be a resource that helps teachers scaffold a student’s learning. As well, if a student is struggling,technology gives a variety of resources that can help the student advance in their learning. Just because technology can be a distraction doesn’t mean it can’t be properly implemented.
During this course, our class created a safe environment where projects were often shared and commented on by others. I helped others develop their ideas through these comments and suggestions. Similarly, I learned from others through the same process. This course taught us to work together and to help others achieve success. When we become teachers, we will be able to use the skills and relationships we learned in this course to help each other develop excellent lessons and programs for our students.
Catherine -
ReplyDeleteGreat wrap up for the end of the semester. I enjoyed the segment dedicated to dealing with the issue of cyberbullying. I agree that teachers need to acknowledge the ways that technology can impact the classroom and the ways that they can address these issues to ensure the classroom environment stays positive, safe, and respectful.
Taylor Gierl
I completely agree! Technology is a great tool to use to diversify lesson but students need to be taught how to be used appropriately and effectively!
ReplyDeleteCatherine - it’s definitely all about teamwork and collaboration :)
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