Technology
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This has been a course that I have really enjoyed;
I guess it is just one more confirmation of the importance of technology in
education. The book “Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for
Classrooms”, by Will Richardson, is a must read for every educator, new or
experienced. In a personal level, it opened my eyes to new ways, strategies,
and ideas for teaching. It helped me understand that is crucial to keep me
up-to-date with the technology and Web tools that are being already used by
many people, including students. I learned new concepts and ideas in teaching
that are based on the technological world we live in. I learned that many of
the tools presented in the book could potentially improve my practice, the
engagement of my students, and the learning process if I am willing to learn
about them, use them in my practice, and share them with my students, colleagues,
administrators, parents, and even the local and global community. It also
helped me to know about the history and development of different websites. I
can see myself using and applying many of the tools and tips that we discussed
in class. Listening and observing my classmates has been also a great way for
learning, understanding, and gathering information about technology and the use
of it in our practice/classroom.
If I could change something in this class, I would
try to allow more time to learn to explore, play, experiment, and/or evaluate
the different tools discussed and applied in the classroom. It just seems to me
that we were rushing through the content without taking advantage of what we
had in front of us. Perhaps it was just me and my lack of practice with
technology. Maybe it was too much NEW information that I was overwhelmed with
it.
In conclusion, I have to say I loved this class
and offered me a great amount of tools for classrooms, just as the title of
Richardson’s book states. This course has been a very good experience that
allowed me to get “my feet wet” in an immense ocean of technology that could be
used in education.
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