My Thoughts on My 3rd Class

Well, I have come to the end of my third class at Walden University. Overall, I found this class very useful in introducing me to new technologies in education. I learned three new skills: blogging, wikis, and podcasts. These technologies will help me as a teacher.

I deepened my knowledge of technology in one major way. I learned that it is ok to use these things in my classroom. As a society we are becoming more dependent on technology and my students will need to use these things in college and in life. It is important for teachers to expose our students to new technology.

The use of these technologies is inherently learner centered. Giving the responsibility to my students to learn the information is a big change. Less lecture and more inquisitive learning will help my students be successful.

I can expand my knowledge of technology to use in my classroom by using technology. Information aggregators give me access to other teachers and what they are doing in their classroom. I will continue to use them.

One goal that I have set for myself is to use each of these technologies at least once per year. The biggest obstacle for this goal will be time. I already have a schedule that I follow to teach the information mandated by the state. Using ne technologies takes time. I will have to incorporate them into my lesson in an efficient way.

Another goal that I have set for myself is to allow my students to help me create new lessons using technology. Often times, my students know how to use these technologies already. Why not let them help me? It makes the classroom more student centered and increases student motivation if they have a say in their own education. An obstacle that I will face is once again time. This goal will require more time from me setting up new lessons.

Winner