Jean Piaget once stated “The principle goal of education is to create men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done”. Teachers need to adapt to change. Technology is changing, and we should change and grow with it. This class has helped me to prepare to do just that. Before taking this class, I was unsure as to how to implement Web 2.0 tools successfully and effectively into the curriculum and the classroom. I only thought I knew a lot about technology and how to use it successfully in the classroom, until I took this class.
I have completed projects using tools I have never even heard of such as Comic Life and Voice Thread. I have been able to grow as an educator and a student. This class has helped me to learn by completing hands on projects. I need to take that with me and remember that students learn the same way. I have learned how to create and focus on students lead projects, rather than teacher lead. My main goal is to work on incorporating more project-based learning activities now that I know its important position in education. I am walking away a better, more prepared teacher, with a higher confidence in knowing that I have the tools to challenge my future students.
I have completed projects using tools I have never even heard of such as Comic Life and Voice Thread. I have been able to grow as an educator and a student. This class has helped me to learn by completing hands on projects. I need to take that with me and remember that students learn the same way. I have learned how to create and focus on students lead projects, rather than teacher lead. My main goal is to work on incorporating more project-based learning activities now that I know its important position in education. I am walking away a better, more prepared teacher, with a higher confidence in knowing that I have the tools to challenge my future students.
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