Exist Slip Week 14

This week we wrapped up the class by brainstorming ways in which we WILL use technology in the classroom.  The idea was brought up of how we should be spending time teaching people how to act appropiately using technology, instead of wasting time thinking of how to prevent anything bad from happening.  I agree with this and have thought of some ways I will use technology in my classroom.  Some ideas include:  using blogs or e-pals to communicate with other people to find information for our class musem; create a classroom site to post reminders, assignments, what we did in class, and much more; interacting with other classmates and myself through blogs to discuss current events or books we have read; using podcast to record students reading aloud.  All these ideas will help students learn because they are able to actively explore the material.  Coming to this realization about how many tools are available to improve student learning through technology my viewpoints have greatly changed.  At the beginning of the semester I just never realized the potential technology could have, but with my new knowledge I am ready to incorporate technology in my classroom.