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.