We all know that the 21st century classroom is different from that of generations past. There are many different tools that can be used in teaching but we have to make sure that we are using them in the best way possible. Lessons need to be planned around engaging students and trying to make the lessons fun. So whether we are playing games on a IWB as we review for a social studies test, following our daily routine using the IWB or making movies using our computers, it has to be fun. If students are having fun, they will learn without even realizing it.
While I learned many different techniques in the Technology for Teachers class, I think the most important thing that I learned is that technology does not have to be scary. If I don't know how to do something technically, I can ask for help or find a tutorial to take me through the process step-by-step. I learned that collaboration among my classmates fosters closer relationships. I can use this as a strategy in my classroom someday in order to form closer relationships among my students. I was fortunate to have an instructor who understood this and used this strategy without our realizing it. When it was pointed out at the end of the class, it was like a light bulb moment. My instructor not only taught us technology and how to use it in the classroom but how to create a supportive environment where we all felt that we could be successful.
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