“Aha” moments for me included realizing:
· I can make a wiki.
· I can develop an e-portfolio
· I CAN make a podcast ( a biggy for me)
· I can increase my knowledge of how to determine credible websites.
Ok, so I can do these things…now what?
When I reflect over the last eight weeks in this course I recognize that I developed many technology projects I had never created before. My knowledge was enhanced to see the bigger picture of the benefits of technology and its relevance to our global society. Podcasting my proudest and most fulfilling accomplishment. I am now more self-assured in my own competency to propel myself onward in my expedition to stay at the forefront of educational technology to augment my instruction and while developing/mploying my own creativity. I feel better equipped to prepare my students for the future while implementing the technologies within the curriculum I teach. In addition, I always struggle to express myself creatively. Now I have new methods to do so and my inhibitions more readily diminish.
My educational technology philosophy has expanded since the beginning of the course. Specifically, it has been broadened from the narrow perspective I had at the beginning of the course. I am more motivated to implement my new knowledge of instructional technology within my lessons. With this greater understanding has come less hesitation.
In the future, my newfound awareness in regards to the content of this course will allow me to be a better educator and therefore have improved products from my students. A deepened appreciation has developed within me with consideration of what role technology plays in my students and my own life. Additionally, I can take action to prepare for the future and equip myself (and students) to welcome technology and all the changes that come with it!
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