What have I learned this quarter?

          I have learned a lot from this course! Technology in the classroom has taught me so much information. Before this class, I didn’t know about Google drive. I didn’t know that Google has so many components to it such as: Slides, Docs, etc. I really liked that fact that I could do similar presentations like a PowerPoint Presentation but on Google using the Slides function. I actually used Google Slides this week to do a presentation for my child development class. I also learned from this class how effective it is for me as a teacher to incorporate technology into my classroom. I learned from this course many different types of technology from my classmates Ed Tech Trend presentations. I didn’t know that robots are being used in classrooms, about smart tables, flipped classrooms, and assistive technology.

           I have learned from this course Technology in the classroom that the model TPACK is a good way to teach children in a fun and engaging way. I had never heard of TPACK before this class and I found it to be a very interesting concept. Also, from this class I learned how to make a video, my very own blog, voice thread and website. I enjoyed my Second Life experience and learned that technology is even being used to create a virtual world for people to communicate and make friends. I was able to start a twitter account in which I learned about so many people that are involved with children and technology. Overall, from this class has been a great experience for me and gained knowledge that I will use in my future endeavors as a teacher.

 Here are three live links for you all to check out:


http://www.tpack.org/

http://secondlife.com/

http://www.naeyc.org/content/technology-and-young-children