I am so glad that I spent the time to take this class. It really helped me keep current with technology. I am especially interested in changing the way I deliver some of the curriculum. For example, today I actually sat down and began putting together the cultural podcast project that I alluded to earlier in the course. I would not have thought about doing this assignment in this manner if I had not taken the time to learn about podcasting. I believe it is important to deliver instruction using a variety of methods. Students today enjoy using technology and are very good at it, better than most adults. Using technology gives students confidence and allows them to show off what they know. I also feel that using more traditional methods are good as well to add to the variety.
I would like to use more technology, for example, wikis, blogs, etc. with my department and my 7th grade team teachers. If using these resources can make our jobs easier, then I see the benefit in getting well versed in these techniques and saving time.
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I would love to work with you on ideas for getting technology up and running for the 7th grade. I really like your comment about how technology can boost the kids self confidence.
ReplyDeleteGloria, I agree with using more technology. It's a powerful tool that we can all benefit from. Now if we can only get EVERYONE in the district to take this course and become familiar with it we'd be "Golden"!
ReplyDeleteI'd be curious to hear about your podcast. It sounds interesting. I wish they had had such things available when I was learning a foreign language.
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