Reflection for ETEC 597

How will you harness the power of the technology you've explored and make it work for you? Identify at least two technologies and discuss your ideas for integration and engagement.

What are some other "Aha" moments you had this semester? Finally, will you continue to utilize your blog and how?

I have always tried to incorporate technology into my classroom, but with the speed of the way technology changes and all of the new sources out there being developed every day, I confess that it’s difficult to keep up. Making PowerPoints more interactive by creating Jeopardy reviews for vocabulary and reading comprehension have been valuable tools that have truly gotten my students more involved.

One of the biggest problems I’ve run into when expecting my student to type their papers is that they don’t have Word at home and couldn’t format the paper in the way that was expected of them. With the use of Google Docs, the students can type their papers at home, in class, in the computer lab, at the library or ANYWHERE and have access to their documents at all times.

My biggest Aha moment is the way I can incorporate using ePortfolios in my own classroom. Creating an ePortfolio is a great way for students to keep up with their work, and great for way for them to see how far they’ve come throughout the year. I haven’t had my students make an ePortfolio yet, but that is my goal for next semester. I think they will enjoy the experience and will look back on it as a useful tool to present their work.

I will continue to use my blog especially as a model for my students to look at for their own portfolios. It will be worth it to me to keep it going because I really think I can use it to help my students.