Module+8+Reflection

Reflection Prompt: Summarize your learning for this term. How will you use the knowledge you have constructed to improve your use of technology for learning in your class and for your own personal and professional development?

__**Description**__: I have certainly learned a lot during this term. I have learned that although I strive to incorporate technology in my classroom, it is not nearly enough to prepare students for the 21st century. I have learned that technology is only as effective as I make it. I cannot add technology to a lesson to be more "tech savvy", instead I have to choose a technology that helps students better meet the objective. From this course I am more aware of what technology should and can look like when used correctly in the classroom, and I understand many more uses of it. I have learned so much that has helped my grow my teaching blog and my classroom technologies for the future.

__**Impact**__: Technology needs to be integrated into lessons just like a textbook. I no longer see it as an "add on" but a required part to helping my students expand their learning. The transition to this will not be seamless, but I will work hard to make technology-driven and focused lessons that relate directly to the objectives and make learning better. My students know more about technology than I even give them credit for and I need to build upon this. I will help them grow and learn through technology by giving them the tools.

__**Intent**__: I intend to take what I have learned and hit the ground running. I am going to start this school year with my "Techie Tuesdays" workshops where I will share a 15-20 min mini lesson on a technology each week, and let students explore. I can then incorporate these technologies into lessons throughout the year because students will already have a preview. I will continue to spend time this summer creating innovative and technology driven lessons and work on my Schoology page that will begin the online learning platform for my students.