So far in my academic career I have not had the chance to use a lot of innovative technology. I have used basic things like computers, iPads, and SMART boards but I want to learn about other technologies that could help me make my teaching more fun and interactive. Although I feel proficient in using programs like Word, Powerpoint, and Excel I want to learn more as we are becoming a society that uses technology constantly. When I become a teacher in a few years I believe the technology will be even more advanced so I think it is critical to know as much as you can about it.
In this class, I hope to learn new ways of using technology to make a lesson more interactive. I have always found that I learn better and retain more information when a lesson is interactive. It makes students have to think about the information instead of just listening to what the teacher has to say. I also hope to find technology that will make the classroom more fun. If a student is not having fun or is not interested in the material then it can be hard to stay focused. I am excited to see what I will learn in this class and how it will affect my teaching in the future.
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I am interested in learners' motivation and engagement in online learning. You may want to know Keller's ARCS model to motive your students!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited to begin learning ways to engage students through technology, too. I think it's going to be challenging as a teacher in a society where technology is continually changing. It's funny to think that the days of making fun of our teachers because they don't know how to use technology will be us one day!
ReplyDeleteI'm the same way; I feel proficient in those Microsoft programs, but I feel like I could learn more. Technology advances all the time, so its best to always practice and stay updated!
ReplyDeleteThough I do not plan on becoming an Educator I think the material we learn from this class can be applied to future careers. I used to be a Child Development minor and while I changed it to Education, it is a very interesting way to understand the development as well as the educational aspect.
ReplyDeleteHi Eva, I too have a passion for working with children and actually plan on helping them in a hospital setting. Smart boards, powerpoints, kahoot, and other forms of technology are what I remember using in elementary, middle and high school.
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