Reflecting on the Past and the Future

It seems like only days ago that we sat in this very room, for some of us for the first time and some experienced in the faculty. I began this class, I’ll admit, a little apprehensive and questioning how much technology can actually enhance a classroom but now today as we are in our final stretch I know that I would like to take back my previous thoughts. I feel that through this class I have gained the most knowledge that I can actually apply to my everyday teaching career. I will be able to enhance my lessons and encourage learning through the use of technology. Technology is a hands-on learning tool that helps visual and kinesthetic learners. It is an important part of classrooms today and many teachers are not using it to its full potential, however I have full intentions of using it within each classroom. By completing this class I am reminded that I am one step ahead of many current teachers because I have a whole collection of projects and tools to use. The most significant part of this class was considering the issues raised when one uses technology within a classroom. I now think that technology should not replace teachers, but more as a means of enhancing our lessons. This class was very helpful and I learned a great deal from it, I would highly recommend taking this class to anyone.

Tinkerbell

I believe that I have spoken of my best friend before from Moosomin, Kristi. Well she is a very prestigious figure skater and enlightens those around her. She is a very small and quiet young woman who amazes anyone that she skates for. Kristi has competed at many competitions across Canada and has met some astounding people within the figure skating industry. She has done pair skating as well and leaves every crowd breathless with her talent. This year she has chosen to skate with Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes before she continues her education. I have recently found a video of the very show that Kristi is on. Kristi began as Dopey for this show but quickly amazed the production coordinators and was promoted to Tinkerbell. You can see Kristi right at the beginning of this clip and near the end.

Here is another clip and it announces Tinkerbell’s entrance:

Tech Task #6

Throughout this tech task we were asked to create a short video in commercial length and edit it. Our group consisted of Tara Straker, Megan Beisel and Tawna Bartley and we chose to edit our video using the Mac computers and iMovie, seeings as how none of us had a lot of experience with Mac computers. We chose to make our video on the current CUPE strike that is affecting many of us students around campus. Enjoy!