Hey Everyone! Last "official" post for my EDU 560 class! Having learned about cool technology tools such as glogster, blabberize, wordle, etc., I am definitely more inclined to use technology in my classroom. I love glogster for doing newsletters to parents and blabberize to get the students excited for the day! I feel like I am more prepared with using new technology in the classroom because I have been exposed to them in this class. It opened my eyes to feel comfortable and capable of doing something different for the students so that they want to learn more. Before this class, I was only familiar with basic technology such as Microsoft Word or even sites like Kidspiration or Starfall. Paper and pen stuff can be boring so using technology activities will keep them interested in subjects that they normally would not be. Even if I just wanted to show them a powerpoint, using prezi or making a glogster is something new to them and will keep them wanting to see more alone.
My EDU 560 teacher showed us videos of young students who did incredible work in projects that I am doing in grad school. For one, I never thought such young children could do something that looks professional. They even make better digital storys than me! For two, it made me feel more secure and to appreciate young minds. They are capable of doing more than people give them credit for. At first I was worried about doing a digital story, but now, I think it is a great idea for students to do. I learned a lot from my classmates when we did our own that I never knew about. It is a great tool to get everyone to be creative and aspire others! Overall, I learned a lot in EDU 560. I am glad that it is a requirement. :D
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