I have huge plans as an aspiring teacher for technology! I think even if you're one of those people who hate how much technology is taking over, it's kind of inevitable at this point and a good teacher will familiarize their students with technology because of how relevant it is. I plan to use technology to communicate with parents (through email) and possibly a class page, because I know some students don't keep their parents up to speed the way they'd like to. I also will post reminders/class announcements on a student page of my class page incase a student ever feels overwhelmed, it can be a point of reference. Lastly, I will routinely incorporate technology in my lessons, using interactive slideshows, the internet, webquests, etc.
The first powerpoint assignment didn't really teach me much but the second one taught me all new tools and it was awesome! I've honestly always wondered how people create interactive slideshows, (clicking on arrows and being brought to the next slide, rather than just hitting the space bar or clicking the mouse) i've worked on powerpoint a lot and never figured it out. There wasn't much I didn't like about the assignment because I learned new helpful skills. I think in the future now that i'm more familiar, it won't take so long. I attached it below.
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I think you have a great plan for future technology use as a teacher! I also agree that technology is pretty much unavoidable at this point, and it’s definitely important to incorporate into the classroom! You did a great job on you PowerPoint!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathryn, Nice job on your powerpoint! I agree that technology is not going anywhere so it will benefit us to implent in the classroom!
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