Module+8+Reflection

Reflection Prompt: Summarize your learning for this term. How will you use the knowledge you have constructed to improve your use of technology for learning in your class and for your own personal and professional development?

Description: Being that this was my first course in Instructional Technology, I really did not know what all to expect. I really appreciated how well the course was organized and the great use of Springboard. I was introduced to the technology standards, TPACK, ethics in technology, online learning tools, and a lot of other very helpful information. Overall, I felt this was a very in depth and great introduction to the world of Instructional Technology. I look forward to the rest of my classes.

Impact: Not having a classroom of my own, I unfortunately do not have a place where I can "try out" what I have learned in an educational setting just yet. But, using the information I have been gathering, I am developing quite a selection of tools and strategies that I plan to utilize when I do get that classroom. The Wiki Journals for example, are definitely something that I think I could use in my classes and I plan to. The technology standards are also something that I know I will be using in my classroom in addition to the Social Studies standards I will already be using. If I have gained this many tools that I can use from just this one class, I cannot wait to see what I will be utilizing from the rest of the Instructional Technology courses.

Intent: I plan to work toward my goal of having my own classroom. When I meet that goal I plan to incorporate what I have learned from these classes with my students. Until then, I will continue to work hard in my classes and to develop my skills further so that I will have an even bigger arsenal of technology tools and skills to pull from.