I found most assignments and technology that was introduced in this class valuable for use in my future teaching career. I have saved my notes and articles in my "teaching folder" because I know I will need refreshers on some of the assignments we completed in the future. Specifically I will use the database for collecting my students information and actually making use of the data collected, as well as the excel spreadsheet features for creating creative and attractive grading sheets. In regards to my students, I plan on experimenting with the filamentality on days when substitutes are present as well as the wiki spaces for group projects in the higher levels. Finally, to make the writing process more interesting and engaging I plan on using inspiration to brainstorm and video to communicate student thoughts and work without the typical paper and pencil route. In regards to what I did not find of value, I cannot think of anything. Even the basic skills such as creating a newsletter that we did at the beginning of the semester was useful to me for communicating with parents and guardians. The class sometimes seemed as though it could almost be an online class. I know that sounds crazy to teach a tech class online, but I felt I picked up the ideas and concepts of the tasks using technology quickly through the instructors detailed powerpoints and instructions posted in the learning modules. I think that just comes down to different learning styles and speeds of picking up skills related to technology. Loved the class overall and the ideas I was able to add to my "bag of goodies!"
Are we really done? Where did the semester go?! Best of luck to everyone in their future teaching careers! :-)
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I too will use all of the tools that I learned from this course, even if my career does not lead me into teaching. Having these skills are necessary to become successful in any career that I choose
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