Technology

Technology has been used throughout this entire course in many different ways. We discovered and used a Wiki to collaborate as a group and complete projects electronically. We then learned how to use a GoogleDoc when working on a group project. We also used math applets and learned how they can benefit students. The SmartBoard and computers were used throughout the course as well.

I thought that the use of the different types of technology throughout the semester was very beneficial. I am naturally comfortable with using technology. I enjoy knowing how technology works, and how to fix or resolve any problems or questions someone is having with technology. I thought it was interesting to use a new technology for an assignment. Some may have been frustrated when learning to use new technology. I feel that the use of technology in this class is beneficial to me as a future educator. It is important to incorporate technology in the classroom very often. I believe that it is important for teachers to have a full understanding of the technology they are assigning their students to use. After having the opportunity to use Wikis, GoogleDocs, math applets, a SmartBoard, and other technology used in the class, I have more of an understanding of what technology tools should be used in certain situations.

Prior to this class I had used a SmartBoard a few times in high school. I always thought that a SmartBoard was an awesome tool to have in the classroom. Throughout the semester, we used the SmartBoard in almost every class session. I learned so many things about what a SmartBoard can do, and how they can be used by the teacher and students to aid in the students' learning. Before I began this class I would have never thought of using a blog, Wiki, GoogleDoc in my classroom. I didn't really know what a math applet even was. This class has taught me of many different ways that technology can be incorporated in the classroom to aid the students.