In taking this current masters class it has greatly improved my abilities in using technology in the classroom. I was able to learn about more about blogs and how easy they are to use. I have also learned many different ways I can incorporate a blog into my classroom as well. I did not really see a purpose of having my own blog before this class but now I am able to see different ways I am able to use a blog. Wikis was another thing I had no clue about. I had been on Wikipedia before but did not really understand what it was all about. This class taught not only what Wikipedia was but how I can use a Wiki in my classroom as well. Overall this class has greatly increased my knowledge and taught me many skills to include into my profession.
Another great thing about this class, is that it has showed me more about becoming a better teacher. In that, I do not need to just spew knowledge to my students but allow them to explore more. In exploring it will not only give my students a better understanding, but also creates a more student friendly environment. It has taught me a different way of teaching and allowing my students a better way for them to learn.
I have greatly changed the way I think about students as learners. I realize now student learning needs to be more student-centered rather then teacher-centered. Many of the reasons for this are stated above. But another reason I have changed my views is the environment a student-centered learning creates. It is just more conductive to learning, especially in my Math classes. It will provide a better understanding and a desire to learn as well.
In order to continue my growth as a teacher I need to continue on my masters program path. As well I need to do more reading outside of the classroom on new ideas for teachers, and continue to attended workshops on using technology in the classroom.
My first goal is to create a more technology rich environment in my classroom. To do this I will incorporate a Blog into my classroom. This blog will be used for both my students and my benefit. I can use the blog to answering questions as well as show examples of homework problems. My second goal is to use more technology in my classroom. This can come in a variety of ways. One way is the use of calculators on a daily basis. Another way is for my students to create the lesson on PowerPoints themselves. This will be an excellent way for student-centered learning.
Overall I have thoroughly enjoyed this class. It has taught my many useful tools that I will be able to use in my classroom. It has also already greatly improved me as a teacher in the classroom.
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