Technology in the classroom

How do you see yourself using technology in the classroom as an educator?
How have your views of technology changed over the past seven weeks?



After having completed this class, I can certainly see myself incorporating technology into a classroom setting by using activities such as web quests, scavenger hunts, google docs, power point presentations, as well as videos, images, and music according to fair use laws. In particular, I think that scavenger hunts are a great way to introduce a new topic to a class; I will probably use one to introduce each new unit of study. Furthermore, considering that French is a foreign language, I will incorporate movies and music into my classroom as well so that my students have the opportunity to hear what French sounds like in real life.

Over the past seven weeks, my views of technology have changed drastically. Before taking this class, I had no idea that technology standards even existed for students and teachers. I also wasn't aware that webquests and scavenger hunts existed as activities to help incorporate technology into the classroom. The only thing that I knew of before this class was the use of power point presentations. This class has broadened my horizens about all the wonderful ways that teachers can make a successfull 21st century classroom and incorporate technology into class everyday.