Reflection

Taking the course Educational Technology has enriched my knowledge base of technological capabilities and practices in the classroom. Not only have I been exposed to new tools I can use to maximize learning in my classroom, but I also have learned about the implications of the ethical and unethical use of these innovations. Using these technologies I can build interest within my students of the subjects they are learning, and I can teach strategies in such a way that capture my students’ attention. An important aspect of being an educator is having the ability to be diverse and adaptive. In an age where technology advances in leaps and bounds on a constant basis, we have incredible amounts of technology at our disposable that our students can use and learn from to enhance creativity and innovations in ways that were once thought unimaginable. Education and technology should be a symbiotic relationship. Our students should grow with technology by using the latest and greatest innovations. Further, this use of technology in the classroom will provide for technology advancing by the hands and ideas of our students once they are in the workplace. Surviving in the 21st century now requires fundamental technological knowledge. This knowledge can and should be facilitated in classroom. As an educator, we are preparing our students to be successful citizens in the 21st century. This now includes being upstanding digital citizens as well. Making ethical decisions should be a commonplace practice among digital citizens, as making unethical choices will have adverse consequences. I have learned that encouraging my students to make responsible decisions can not only ensure favorable results in their lives, but it can also have positive implications for administrators and educators. By helping my students evaluate the information they may use from online sources and verifying their credibility, they can be sure they are getting accurate and relevant information to a topic they may be researching. As an educator, it’s important to see what we are also students. Therefore, we must constantly be enhancing and improving the experience in our classrooms. Technology is a great way to do this. My goal is to not only acquaint my students with relevant technology, but also to stay current with the latest innovations and utilize them in the classroom when applicable.

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