Mission Accomplished: Technology Learned!

The end is here. EDU 554 is over.  It’s time to reflect on what I have learned in my ‘technology in education’ class.  First of all, I have to say that I cannot believe how much I have grown throughout this one class!  Before this class, I thought I was ‘proficient’ in technology.  However six weeks later, I realized that I was waaaay off in thinking that I was ‘tech savvy’.  I have learned about several new types of technology.   Some of these I had never even heard of and others I knew about, but never would have attempted.  As this course is wrapping up, I have a feeling of great accomplishment!  I am proud of the Webquest, classroom web page, and technology enhanced lesson plan I have created.   

Now, what am I going to do with this learning?  I am going to integrate it into my classroom!  In fact, just today I acquired five student computers for my classroom.  I am going to use these as a center (in addition to the Smart Board technology center) so students can work on skills by completing Webquests.  I am also going to keep my classroom web page updated and start a classroom blog in order to create another form of communication for my students and their families.  I feel these changes in my classroom are a great way to begin preparing my students for the requirements and demands of the 21^st century they are growing up in.