This semester I have learned that technology is not something that teachers should fear, but it is actually something we should value. I have realized that it is a very helpful tool that can make learning more enjoyable for students. Our classrooms do not need to revolve around technology, instead, technology can be used in ways that simply enhances students learning.
Some specific things that I have learned this semester is how to use the SmartBoard, this will definitely be helpful in my future classroom, knowing how to navigate through the settings and find pre-made slides off the Internet is a great source to know about. I also enjoyed learning about the document camera, Storybird, Prezi's, Ted Talks, Blogging, Podcasting, Wordle, and many other helpful resources that I will definitely use in my future classrooms.
The teacher NET that i focused on this semester was 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity. I feel that after learning so many different resources I can use technology through, I have been able to begin to think of ways i can fulfil this teacher NET. I have found out about many sources students can use to make presentations with their own photos they've taken, students can create videos with other students to share information, they can create videos showing work they are doing on a computer while speaking into a microphone to explain the process, they can do things as simple as making a PowerPoint presentation, the possibilities are endless in the ways students can do creative learning and sharing of information in the classroom while using technology.
