Final Reflection - Journal #5

As we move into the end of the semester I have come to learn and realize many new things about technology and teaching in the classroom. My first ambitions for the class were directed in a different direction. I thought that the content of this course was going to go in a different; focusing more on how we, as teachers, would use technology in the classroom. However, the course took me in the direction of preparing myself for different ways, cognitively, how I could use technology in the classroom. I never thought about the implications or differences using a particular technology tool would affect a student. By choosing a teaching method I believe and should stick with, will help me in using technology in the classroom.
Although, the course content did not take me in the directions I intended, it will helped me greatly to identify something I never realized existed. Teaching everyday while taking this course has made me realize that integrating technology into the classroom will be a little more difficult than I had anticipated. Especially depending on the teaching theory I plan to incorporate into my classroom. This course helped me to be prepared for the amount of work it will take for me to deal with my school and school district to try and get me the proper equipment to help students construct more of their own knowledge.
This class has showed me a new light both as a teacher an online learner, and a technology integrator. I am thankful I was able to do so well in the class. Online learning has given me more than I could have taken away from in a sit-down classroom. Thanks! :o)