I thought I would share some final thoughts on the blog, because this could potentially be my last post. First of all, I have really enjoyed taking this class. I have sort of come full circle throughout the semester. What I mean by this is that I started off the semester by realizing that my limited knowledge of technology did not even scratch the surface of what was available to use. As we went through each class, I gained a little bit of confidence thinking that I was learning quite a bit. When I left class last night though it was with the realization that, although I have learned a significant amount, my knowledge about the use of technology is still very limited. There is just so much to know! Things are changing and additional programs and tools are literally being developed everyday.
So, I guess I will take with me the concept of TPACK. Technology is not an add-on or an after thought. It is an integral part of the teaching process. Keeping up to date and learning new applications is just another challenge of teaching. Novice and expert teachers need to meet the challenge for the sake of their students' learning! Leaders in this area are necessary in every school, so that the appropriate tools can be purchased, the technology is used, and students reep the benefits. Even though I am now interested in the higher ed setting, the challenge I will face is similar. I hope I can keep up!
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I have also learned a lot in this class! The challenge for me is going to be to keep updated on all the technology and to keep using it so I don't forget! It seems like learning a language to me; if you don't practice it and use it, then you are likely to lose it. (and no, I did not mean to rhyme there :)
ReplyDeleteI think you only took one thing from this class, and it is the concept of TPACK then everything else will come with it. I loved all the ideas and lessons shared in the class... and even the blogs.
ReplyDeleteI think you don't have to worry about keep to date on all technologies. As long as you continue doing what we have been doing in this semester applying technology in your teaching, you'll stay up to date automatically. We have been taken through a fantastic journey. Now it's our turn to bring all things to practice and take our students on this fascinating of learning!
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