Technology has become such an important part in education in today's schools. This weeks readings included ideas and resources on using technology. They discussed using Web 2.0 tools, UDL's, and ways to integrate digital technology into education successfully. I realize that technology can play a huge role when integrated into and across the curriculum when done by an educated and informed teacher. Teachers who allow technology in the classroom and allow students to be productive and take an active part in the use of technology will have the best results in my opinion.
After reading this weeks readings and watching the videos I have been thinking about my teaching and what I allow in my classroom. I do feel that I integrate technology but maybe I need to allow the students to have more of a leadership role in what they do with it. I am about to start a project with a partner teacher this week that involves a lot of technology usage, Powerpoint, web research, web 2.0... I think I will give guidelines and structure but allow the students to have a little more self directed learning and see what they come up with... they may come up with a final project that far exceeds what I had planned. Something to think about...
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