Now What?

EDU 331 aka my Technology in the Classroom course has come to an end. Even though it was only a six week course which flew by, I learned so much in that course. For example, I had no idea that someone could do so much with Google!  I’m so glad that I was introduced to Google Docs and lots of useful Google Apps. Another neat thing (I can say ‘neat’ now) was blogging. To be honest, I was little anxious about starting a blog, but it’s a great way to reflect, organize and share my ideas, and connect with others (parents, peers, educators, and students). There were lots of incredible things that we were shown in class such as Common Craft, Smartboards, and online surveys which were neat to check out.
So the course is done...now what? Well, I’m still in my third year at school and I’m glad that I can take what I’ve learned in this course and apply it to my other classes, future placements, and career.  In this course I learned about tools, resources, and programs which I will personally use and use as an educator in my classroom. Some of the most important things that I took away from this course include:
a) There are SO many technological resources available for educators!
b) Don’t feel hopeless if you feel that you don’t have the best technological skills. Be open to learning. There are always new things to learn even for the most technologically advanced.
c) When using technology, use it wisely. For example, do NOT just use it to pass away the time!

I’m excited to continue learning and implement what I’ve been taught into my future placements and career. It’s been a great six weeks and thank you to those who have read my posts! I hope to blog again J