Blog Entry #3

This blog entry will focus on what you have learned in this course, how your project experience has helped you, how you see technology being used in your own classroom, what your future plans are for technology in your teaching, and what outstanding issues or questions you think need to be addressed as you continue to learn about and use technology. Use this blog to explore the future of educational technology in your own professional life.

Overall, I am excited about the experiences that I gained from this class. I can think of several ways to incorporate what I learned - especially to students who need alternate ways to complete/turn in assignments. I am interested to have some of my students record explanations and turn those in rather than writing them out. It is unfortunate that my school does not have access to as much technology as I would like but there are ways to work around it. I may just have to hog the lab next year!

In my curricular integration project, I really wanted to focus on a topic my students have struggled with to make it worth while (not just a grad school assignment but lesson planning for next year). I am proud of what I came up with and think it will transform the way I teach the probability unit. I can't wait to use it!

As I continue to use technology at my school, I really need to focus on access. Many of our students do not have access at home and we have limited access even during the school day. I would like to write a grant to get a laptop cart or other form of mobile technology at my school. I will continue to push for upgrades and can hopefully make progress.