Reflections

1.  Have you opinions about technology integration in education changed since the beginning of the term? Why or why not?Before this class I viewed technology integration as a great idea, but I didn't think it was very feasible. I knew that low funds and lack of teacher training would be drawbacks to incorporating technology into the curriculum. I can seen now how I am able to use technology in ways that don't need large funds or extremely techie teachers. I learned that technology doesn't need to be intricate in order to be a great tool to teach with. There have been many different activities we've done and researched about that I find very useful in the classroom as well.

2. Identify one or more programs/web apps introduced this term you believe you'll use in your future classroom. Why will you use these programs/apps?
I plan on using the storybook, blog, surveys, and music videos as just some of the programs and web applications in my future classroom. I want to use a blog because it allows students to check on information from their class, and so that they can share what is going on at school with their family. I also want to use the survey to get quick feedback from my students on where they are. The storybook is a simple interface that allows students to be creative, but doesn't require outside materials. These applications create products that are more appealing and useful in students' lives, and allow them to further their learning at the same time. Print Page in IE