Module+8+Reflection


 * //Reflection Prompt: //**Summarize your learning for this term. How will you use the knowledge you have constructed toimprove your use of technology for learning in your class and for your own personal and professional development?

 __**Description: **__  Read articles posted on springboard, participate in the discussion board.

__**Impact: **__  I have learned a lot! I learned about the ISTE technology standards for students, teachers, and facilitators. Before this course, I didn't even know that technology standards existed! Now I know how to meet and exceed the technology standards as a teacher and as a technology facilitator. I have learned what TPACK is and how you need to integrate technology into your teaching and to avoid being technocentric. I have learned about the social, ethical, legal and safety issues when using technology. I have learned how to incorporate 21st century skills into my classroom. I even developed my own technology philosophy! I have learned tips for being an online learner and what it takes to be an online instructor. I also learned various technology tools, I learned different teaching techniques, I learned what other school districts are like through the various discussions on the discussion board. I have learned what I need to do to be a better 21st century teacher.

__**Intent: **__  I intend to take what I have learned and apply it to my classroom. I have already started using different technology tools such as wiki's and google docs to better my instruction and colleague collaboration. I intend to continue that. I intend on joining my school's technology committee next year to share my ideas and to be apart of my school future technology endeavors. I intent to continue learning about technology and how to integrate technology in different ways in my classroom.