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Dawn Lindley

IT 365 Fall 2012

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                Going into this class, I was very apprehensive.  I felt I knew enough about computers and technology to get me into trouble.  Since taking this class, I have learned so much about technology and its different roles in life and education.   It is a wonderful tool that has helped our society advance for the better.

                I feel I have gained the knowledge I need to incorporate the use of movies, concept maps and web pages into my curriculum as a future teacher.  And though I do not know everything there is to know about technology, I have more confidence in my abilities when using it.  I am still having problems with the blogging but I plan to continue to use my blog throughout the rest of my academic and professional career.   

                I did not know that all computers were equipped with assistive technology tools to help those with disabilities.  I learn quite a lot during this section as well as the section on copyright laws.  I believed you needed to buy special programs designed for a specific disability for your computer to make is accessible to those who were handicapped.    As far as the copyright laws, I knew they were there, I just did not know to what extent teachers and students could use materials when doing presentations or projects for educational purposes.

                I know if I continue to work with the different technology that is available to me and polish up on my skills, I will become more advanced and will be more of an asset to my students.   I believe educational systems, even in the lower levels, will soon be using technology in every aspect of the school curriculum.  Teachers and students alike will be using technology on a regular basis and every student may soon have their own computer or tablet at school instead of the traditional school books.

                I will incorporate technology into all areas of the curriculum.  I will develop a website for my students and my parents to be informed of important information and events.  I will have students create movies, power points and concept maps to help them explore their creative sides as well as to help them use critical thinking skills.  Blogging will be used as well for certain group projects and for pod cast in the event students should need more information on a topic. 

                In conclusion, this course has opened so many new avenues of technology that I did not have a clue how to use or was fearful of using.  I will continue to use these tools and I will continue to seek educational opportunities to assist in building my knowledge and skills as I continue my education.  It is my goal to be proficient and knowledgeable in the use of technology so that I may be an asset to my future students and their parents.