Final Thoughts

I remember when I realized I had to take TPTE 486 and how I was so scared.  I have never been good at technology because it has always intimidated me.  I feel that all technology needs is exploration.  Everything is self explanatory.  I feel i judged technology harshly, and I am not optimistic with my skills and how they can be used in the classroom.  There are some things I will most likely not use in the classroom but other things that I will.  I cannot wait to begin my journey in the classroom with technology.

Creating a website

At first, I felt that this was an extremely confusing task that was not worth it.  After working more with it though, I am really starting to like it.  It is much easier than I thought, and I now think that I overthought it.  I think that a website is so helpful because it is like a middle man between the students home and school.  I think it is important for parents/guardians to be involved and it is possible for them to do so.  I am exciting about using this when I begin teaching.

iMovie

This is a movie I created through iMovies.  I thought this was so easy and fun.  I definitely love this project.  This is something I would for my class and could have fun with it.  I think this is more creative than PowerPoints, and the students would enjoy them more.

Antonym/Synonym Excel

Inspiration

I really like Inspiration.  I thought it was fun and creative.  It is a way for teachers to be creative while also helping students learn.  I did a diagram on communities which included culture, government, and business.  I was able to insert photos, add notes, and breakdown concepts.  I think this is a way that students can learn in a more interesting way.  This way students do not have to look at the board or at powerpoints but at more interesting images.  I think that it is important to make sure that the diagram can be easily read and comprehended by the ages levels you are trying to reach.  I think some teachers may get carried away and make the diagrams confusing.  If teachers are careful, they can create a fun way for students to learn.