End of Semester Reflection

Coming into this semester i truly believe that i was rather knowledgeable on the different forms of technology and different websites available to me as a teacher, I was wrong. I learned how to successfully create and update a blog, create a website, make a toolbox of resources, use and operate a smart board, run a wiki space, i found many great websites i can use for future classrooms, learned new information regarding Microsoft office and Mac materials, attended online seminars, learned how to create video blogs and the proper use of video technology in the classroom, learned how to post smart board presentations to the internet through box.net, learned how to create podcast, learned the NETS standards, and much more information that will help me in my future classrooms. I realize that there is a lot more information that i am yet to learn, i understand that just the same as any other form of education, you must continue learning and seeking new methods of accomplishing the same goals. I understand that in technology everything is rapidly changing and growing, i feel that this class was able to give me resources and general knowledge that i would have been unable to do all on my own. I am grateful for the information learned and look forward to learning more as technology advances.

NETS-Teachers
5. Professional growth and leadership
This is the most important of the five NETS in my opinion because of the word growth and leadership. As teachers we are suppose to be leaders of our students and to guide these young learners in the right direction. In order to do that properly we must learn and grow in our understanding and use of the proper technology. I feel be going to online conferences, updating tool boxes, and finding new resources and technological updates is the way that teachers grow and lead in this field. Never becoming complacent and always striving to be the best teacher and student you can be is the way to grow and once you grow in your knowledge and become familiar with the technologies that are available to you, then you can in turn teach that information and use it to enhance your teachings in the classroom.