Course Reflections

Hello Everyone,

So, this is likely my last blog post of the semester and it is time to reflect on the strides that I have made (or not made) since the beginning. At the outset of this class, I considered myself a person that was comfortable with technology. However, I quickly learned that there was much to be learned. I have learned so much about the different types of software that is available for use in the classroom setting and this type of knowledge is certainly something that may set me apart from another teacher candidate with less knowledge.

I have also learned a lot about working in a group and/or working with others to achieve a common goal. From this learning experience, I probably learned the most about what it takes to be a teacher. I learned that understanding and patience is definitely a virtue. I learned not to jump to conclusions about others and to not judge a book by its cover. These things are something that I will keep in mind when I have my own students. I will NEVER just assume that a student of mine is lazy when their work isn't being done or done to their full potential.

Right now I feel that I have learned so much but I am far from an expert on everything I have been introduced to. All of the different types of learning software that were taught over the course of this semester were amazing, but I feel as though I have barely been able to scratch the surface with each of them. If there is one thing that I would like to improve upon it is to revisit what each of these applications have to offer and to learn different ways to utilize them in my classroom.

I look forward to taking all that I have learned in this class and translating it to my won classroom one day.

-Meaghan