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End of Semester Reflection

What have you learned regarding technology in education this semester?

What havent I learned this semester in our class. I have learned great things about technology and how to integrate them into our classroom. I think that this class is an exceptional class for any Elementary Education Major. Everything about this class screams elementary school. I loved how relevent everything we learned was. For example: the Story Bird website is a fun up-to-date way to explore story telling. I also have learned that even though technology is a great tool, it can also be used in the wrong way. I have learned a lot about digital citizenship and the importance of it. I think that this is one of the most important things we have learned in the class this year. If you dont know how to use the technology correctly than it will not be effective for your students.

What progress have you made on the NETS for Teachers that you focused on this semester?

One of the most important Nets that I have been working with all year is to "Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity." I think that this is an important Net because teachers are using their knowledge of the technology and sharing it with their students. I expect my students to go above and beyond what I have asked them to do. This wont happen though if I am not inspiring them to do so.

Like I talked about above, digital citizenship is very important to learn and to teach. Another Net that I have been working with is to "Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility." If I am using the technology correctly, so will  my students. I think that with a lot of creativity and respect for and with the technology, a student and teacher can produce wonderful things.

This class has been one of my favorites all year. I am excited to go to class and know that I will actually use what I am learning in my classroom. It is extremely relevant.

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Reflection Twelve

Reflecting back on the class, I can say that I have learned more about technology in this one semester than ever before. I have realized the importance of technology in the classroom and how to effectively use it. After finishing the digital citizenship project I have also realized that there is a lot that goes into teaching about technology beyond the simple instructions of how to operate it. I think that this project has been one of my favorites along with the story books. I will always refer back to Mrs. Adair's Blog for resources and great ideas to use in my classroom. I am excited to see how this final project will turn out!!!

Reflection Eleven

Autistic Girl Expresses Unimaginable Intelligence: 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89bckvoa1Iw

After watching this amazing video about a girl with special needs, I have realized how much of an effect technology has on children with disabilities. This young girl couldn't speak simple words, had more than 40 hours a week of therapy, and suffered from spastic fits. No one knew what she was thinking or feeling because she could never communicate to others until one day when she went on her fathers computer. She started typing. The shocking thing was that she even knew how to type or let alone spell words. She finally found a way out by using the computer to express how she was feeling to her parents. Though she doesn't speak, the technology has given her somewhat of a voice. She now is a regular blogger and is writing a story about  her life. She wants to help other children who are struggling with the same things she does. This is a breakthrough not only for her parents and herself, but for others around her. I know that in the future with we are going to see great things with technology in our special needs classrooms. What a wonderful invention!