End of Year Reflection

I have learned so much this semester with technology and using it in the classroom. Just this last week I made a SmartBoard completely by myself and I was shocked at how easy it was for me to use. I had used pre-made ones sometimes in the past if I wanted it to me more complex, but for this I did it on my own and I loved it. It was very simple and I shocked myself with how much I learned about this piece of technology. I have also learned about so many other webpages that are so useful when it comes to technology. I can make my own short videos, webpages, blogs and so much more. Not only have I learned how to use different types of technology and programs, but I have also learned how important technology is in the classroom today. It is so important that I stay up with technology and know how to use it. I also think it is important that my students use technology and get very familiar with it. They will be using technology so much in the future that I need to make sure I use it enough and encourage them to use it enough to stay on top of the always changing world of technology.

NETS FOR TEACHERS
At the beginning of the year the Net for teachers that I chose was: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity. I think this is so important. Students need to have fun and enjoy class. I think they will learn more if they are enjoying and not dreading an assignment or class. Over the semester I think I have learned many ways that I can make teaching interesting in my classroom. Not only when I am teaching technology methods, but also as I am teaching any other subject in my classroom. Another thing I have learned this semester that will help me when it comes to being creative and to inspire students is all those apps we looked at. I think these will be great, as well as the many websites and programs we looked at for students. I think being creative and changing things up so it is not always the same and become redundant and boring for the students. This may require more out of me as a teacher, but that is my job and I am prepared to do that.