From+My+Heart


 * From My Heart **

What did you learn about yourself as a result of doing the wiki and technology products? I learned a lot about myself as a result of creating my wiki and using the technology products. I did not know I was capable of creating my own webpage but now I know that I can. It really is not as difficult as I anticipated, but it does take quite some time to create. I really did have fun doing the wiki and I learned a lot about how technology can be used in the classroom as well as incorporated into the lessons. From creating my wiki I learned it was fun to use all of the technology tools when before I would never think to use technology for my student’s learning. Technology can be used in so many ways in the classroom and can be creative and engaging for students to learn. I think it is very important for teachers to start using technology for their student’s learning as it is the 21st century. Everyday technology is more and more depended upon which is why our students need to become familiar with it and understand how to use it. I know I will continue to use the wiki I created as well as the technology products when I become a teacher. It is great to know that I can use this in my classroom and better my student’s learning.

What did you learn about being a teacher by creating this unit? I learned a lot about being a teacher and what it takes to be a teacher by creating this unit. I know that teaching is not easy and frustrating at times but it is what I want to do. From creating this unit I understand how much thinking is required for making all of the lessons. As a teacher, it is important to really think about your students and their learning. How will they learn best? How can I get them involved and engaged in learning the material? What do I want them to get out of the lesson? Teachers have to be creative and excited about what they are teaching so that the students are eager to learn. Using technology when teaching is one way a teacher can really be creative and get their students involved in their learning. Students of the 21st century, especially, will have fun when learning with technology tools as it is the world they are growing up with. Teaching will be a struggle sometimes but I know it is a rewarding profession. I can make a difference in the lives of children. Teaching is for me.

What are you most proud of as a result of doing your products? I am the most proud of my new knowledge of technology as a result of doing my products. As I have stated already, I never thought about how to incorporate technology into my lessons when I am a teacher, but now I know it is simple to do. Using technology in my classroom will better my student’s learning, and I am proud that I will be able to bring it to them. I never knew there were so many technology tools out there for teachers to use. I am so excited that I know how to create my own webpage to include all assignments and information for my students and their parents to view. Every 21st century teacher should be incorporating technology into their teaching. It is so much fun to use for teaching and I am sure very fun for students to learn with. The knowledge I gained from this class will be very useful to me when I am a teacher.

What would you do differently next time? Next time I create a wiki I would probably organize it differently. When I am a teacher I would love to create a new wiki which I would post all of my units of instruction, assignments, and information for my students and their parents. I would like my wiki to be a place for my students and their parents to go to if they would like to find out more about me, my classroom expectations, or important information. It could also be a place where my students/parents and I could communicate. I want my wiki to be a tool for instruction, but also a place my students can go to learn more and have fun on their own time. I definitely would like to keep my wiki, but I will add to it as I am a teacher. It is definitely a useful tool for the classroom, teachers, students and parents. 