Final Reflection LSSL 5391

Final Reflection LSSL 5391

I really enjoyed this class!  Digital technology has never been one of my strong suits.  The knowledge that I have attained through this course gives me the confidence to be able to implement any of these tools with success-granted a little more practice of course. I am now fully aware of the importance of technology use in the classroom and library environment. 

Which one’s excited me the most?  All of them had its challenge in the beginning.  I expected that because I was nowhere as tech savvy as I am now! Lol Because I am a visual learning, I appreciated the Infographic assignment the most.  Being able to use visuals to explain or inform material really appealed to me.  I also enjoyed exploring different screencast.  I am looking forward to using the Screencast-O-Matic tool in the classroom as lesson starters, create presentations, demonstrations and to display student work.

Which one’s were most difficult for you?  Anything were I have to be in front of the camera or my voice heard was difficult for me.  With that being clear, it would have to be the Facebook, YouTube and Podcast assignments.  I am a true introvert.  Anything that requires me to be the center of attention, intimidates me a bit.  You're probably wondering how I manage aa a teacher, I would say, it’s different around children than it is my peers.  That will not however, deter me from introduces and implementing the wonderful aspects of each one.

Which one (in your opinion) will most benefit students?  In my opinion, they all have there place and would benefit students when you properly.  It gives students alternatives to the traditional way of learning where it is mostly teacher-directed to focusing on student-directed.  It gives them a sense of ownership,fosters their creativity and keeps them connected to the global world around them.

Finally, this class has opened my eyes to what it means to be a “connected educator”.  I have a wealth of knowledge and resources that will help prepare students to be lifelong global learners.  We as educators have no excuse to not be creative and relevant with our students because we have the tools at our fingertips. This is just the tip of the iceberg, with new advances in technology sprouting up everyday, we will always have options to engage our students.  I look forward to it all!