The course EDT300 has taught me so much. I have learned how to navigate thru the entire Microsoft 2007. I have learned to create word documents and insert them somewhere else. I have learned how to create a grade book. I have learned how to create power points and brochures and so much more. It has been awesome. I was extremely nervous about this class because I had limited knowledge of this stuff. I really only checked email and wrote papers for class using Word 2003. Now, I feel confident and know that even if I am not sure how to do it I can navigate around the program until I figure it out.
Along the way of learning how to use these things, I learned ways to actually use my skills when I become a teacher. Before now, I had no plans of using a lot of technology in the classroom; but I now realize how important technology is in the classroom. It makes learning fun, easier, and more advanced. Technology opens the door to so many resources. Also, if you teach the students how to use technology, it prepares them for the world.
Using technology in the classroon can have advantages and disadvantages. You have to be at a school that is financially able and willing to spend the money on technology. It will take some extra time on the teacher's part to prepare some of the projects. Every student will not have the same access to technology at home. One great thing is it gets kids excited about learning. It gives the teacher different options for appealing to every learning style. Also, it is more organized. Technology is great for the classroom.