Link to my final thoughts present.me blog
Over the course of the semester I've learned a lot about the importance of technology in the classroom. Technology is an integral part of our every day lives, so much that it is redefining the term "literacy." We often think that being literate means you can read, write and comprehend, but now things are changing. It focuses more on how we create, build and use our resources to in a functional way. Society, people and technology is moving forward, and so should the classroom. This class has taught me that we don't live in an age where we learn our curriculum through worksheets, but projects and creativity.Using technology in this sense is great. Students are left to explore different means of expressing their thoughts and ideas in a creative way that they can call their own. They need to know how to use all of these different sources on the internet just to know whats good and bad, and more importantly what is credible. With exploration comes discovery. It's important for the teacher to use technology for themselves. Professional development has never been easier with tools like pinterest and blogs. Teachers from all around the world collaborate and share what has worked for them and what hasn't All of these resources are great for an upcoming teacher. Education is moving forward and it is important for teachers to be at the front of that curve.
