Lesson 10

• How have you used technology to increase your knowledge in your content area?

I have used technology as a resource for finding information. By using simply things like Google search, you can begin heading in the right direction as far as learning new things. While not all information on the internet is reliable, I feel that I have the skills to decide the usefulness of the information provided by the search engine.

• How have you used technology to collaborate with classmates?

I have used google documents to work on study guides with groups whose schedules conflict. Additionally, I have used basic Microsoft office tools to present information with class members.

• How might you use technology in your classroom?

I think that communication is the most important reason to use technology in the classroom. To communicate assignments, communicate with parents, communicate grades, communicate class calendars...Each of these are extremely important. For this reason, I will utilize on-line grading websites and class websites to keep the lines of communication open between myself and my students.

• What did you learn in this class?

I learned a ton in this class! I learned how to's of creating websites, blogs, networking resources, etc. However, the most important thing I learned was that the things I did were not as hard as I had anticipated.

• What will you use that you have learned in this class?

I am much more apt to try new technologies because of the skills I learned and the experiences I had. Rather than use the typical resources, I will begin to seek out new technologies. I am less scared of trying new technologies and am confident in my ability to learn on my own.