Course Reflection

This course reminded me of the importance of continuing to expand the use of technology in my classroom, AND that yes something better and more efficient will always be out there. However, I can only make the most out of the resources available. The assignments expected of me in the class, emphasized the need to play and that through the play, learning and growth is made possible. As our resources continually pointed out, a teachers role is changing and as a teacher it is neccesary to adapt to the change.

Two long term goals...I am going to attend ISTE conference in June, and will implement techniques that I learn from the seminars into my class for the upcoming school year. I also plan to make better use of the mp3 players. Many of my students have fluency as a goal for their reading. Teaching the kids how to use the mp3 player at the beginning of the year will allow them to independently record and hear their fluency. Students can then go excel and graph their progress. Goodness, I am getting excited just thinking about this!