I am a fairly new teacher however this is my second career. My goal as a teacher is always to have my students' best interest in mind. With that being said, since I started my journey as a teacher, many of my choices have come from, "will this help my students in their future?" Is what I am teaching something that they can carry with them when they come out into the workplace?
This has led me to technology. Specifically, how can I utilize technology in the classroom to enhance my students' learning, to prepare them for the "real world". I am setting up this blog in part because it is a requirement in an additional qualification course I am taking in "Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction" but also because I hope that others can be part of my journey into my learning, my thinking, and ultimately the way I impact the lives of my students.
In case you are wondering, I am definitely not a techie! I am fortunate because I do pick up things quickly but I am usually quite resistant to new fads and the latest and greatest technology items. For example, I didn't buy into Apple products for a long time, that is until I got my first iPhone a few years ago. I don't own the new Xbox One or even a Blu-Ray player for that fact. But I do understand the importance of technology in our lives and how it is constantly changing.
I invite you to join me in my journey. Share your thoughts...critique my ideas...learn with me!
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