After enjoying my undergraduate technology class with Dr.
Holmes so much, I have high hopes for this semester. Although I firmly believe
in having a balance between traditional and technology-inspired learning, I
know that it’s crucial to understand what our options are as teachers in terms
of technology infused lessons. Even though I love a lot of traditional lessons,
I’m definitely open to learning about any technology that could enhance
learning. Having a one-year-old nephew who knows how to work an iPad is proof
that students are rapidly changing, and we as teachers need to be able to
respond to that change.
While student teaching in a 9th grade biology
classroom last semester, I saw many times where technology could have been extremely
useful in helping students understand the material even further. As such, I
would love to learn more about both creating and finding SmartBoard programs. I’d
also love to learn more about online resources that are free to use and easy to
search through for educational videos and programs related to science. Hopefully
as the semester goes on I’ll discover even more about the possibilities of
technology in the classroom!
