Reflection

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Looking Back, Looking Ahead

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Before I began this class, I was very reserved with my personal technology use as an educator. In the classroom, I was open to using many pieces of technology to better support my students and to keep them engaged. I was hoping this course would provide me with additional tools to use in my classroom. This class did do that, but it also pushed me out of my comfort zone when it came to my own technology use.

I had never considered starting a blog or getting a Twitter. I didn't feel like I had important things to share with the rest of the world. From the activities in this class, I have learned that there is so much more that I can be doing with technology for my career outside of the classroom. I am very happy that I had to get a Twitter because I am now able to engage with other educators around the world. Just scrolling my feed, I am able to find things that are relevant to my classroom and how I am feeling as a teacher. It is really an impactful tool. I definitely see myself participating in more Twitter chats down the road as well, but I am also still aware of the digital footprint I am creating for myself.

I am glad that I had the opportunity to take this course. It really opened my horizons as to how important technology can be in education and our overall lives. I have definitely grown in my views and opinions when it comes to educational technology, but it is still a journey for me. 


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