What I Hope to Gain From this Course

     What I hope to achieve in the course TIE-300-0 is how to effectively incorporate technology into the classroom learning environment. In today's society, it is not uncommon to see students utilizing iPads, Android tablets or even iPods during classroom instruction. We are surrounded by technology in our everyday lives, so it is imperative for current and future educators to keep up to date with technological advances. Technology provides educators with a tool they can use to help their students learn. For example, teachers can show their students websites that provide games or other sources that can aid in developing their understanding of a particular lesson. Teachers will also be able to incorporate certain websites into their lesson plans.

     Living in a society filled with increasing technological developments makes it essential for students to have a basic understanding of how to effectively use technology. One of my other goals I hope to accomplish during my time in TIE-300-0 is how to effectively use technology. The more I develop my understanding of technology, the better equipped I'll be to teach students how to use technological tools in the classroom. I did not have technology at my disposal as a young student, and was instead educated with books and a black board. However, with the incorporation of technology in the classroom, education can become much more captivating and rewarding for young students because they are already surrounded by technology outside of the classroom environment. I had the opportunity to observe a first grade classroom this quarter, and they really opened up my eyes and helped me realize just how involved they are with technology. Many of the students I worked with mentioned that they play games on their iPads and that they even own their own cell phones. I've learned that technology is not going to go away, and that it will continue to be part of students' lives throughout their educational careers.


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