Good Bye 776, Hello Teaching with Tech!
Okay, a whole semester focusing on integrating tech with teaching is done! Do I feel more prepared that when the semester started? Yes! The best part of this course has been seeing how others use tech with students. Those others could be classmates or examples I found out on the web. Very inspirational to see the creative, effective use of technology.
What tool will I use? I can see myself using the infographics. I never imagined it would be so easy. I will go back to using QR codes. I had tried them a bit in the past, but have renewed interest now that I see how everyone else is using them and is so excited about using them.
More comfortable - yes and no. I am more confident in my ability to learn new techniques. I am especially happy to learn that I have actually been very competent and comfortable for a long time. I just didn’t know it! What caused me to lack confidence? For example, I now realize that I have been creating WebQuests (or something close to it ) for years! I just didn’t know it and I just didn’t call them WebQuests! But I am pleased that I now can create an official WebQuest.
Also, seeing all of these tools in action led me to another conclusion — I do not have to use everything!!! Just because a colleague or a presenter or article promotes a tool like it is the greatest thing ever, I don’t have to use it! There are other choices — and those choices might make more sense for me and my students.
Infographics are really cool. I can't think of a reason to make one for the music room, but I'm sure there is one! It was fun to get to know you better through this course, Connie!
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