Final Reflection

This class has made me realize that I need to teach little first graders all about technology because their futures depend on it. Future, as in their education as well as their life after school. Teachers are expected to keep up with the times and prepare students for jobs that do not exist yet. Wow! What a challenge!

My GAME plan is to continue learning about technology in a professional atmosphere. I have already been through some PD while in this class. I have learned how to create an Avatar, integrate iTouches into my lessons, utilize iMovie using my Flip Camera and I created a classroom website in iWeb. I believe that using this technology will increase student engagement and provide meaningful and purposeful lessons.

I have also investigated the use of VFT in the classroom. I am thrilled at the places I can "take" my students to. I will widen their horizons with the click of a button and a projection on a SMARTboard.

Although these students are merely 72 months, they are at times, ahead of the game and me! I love that I get to introduce these little kiddos to new technology before anyone else.