Final Reflection

In C&I 306, I have learned about integrating technology into the classroom. I didn't think too much of technology at the beginning of this class, but now that it is completed, I can really reflect on everything I have learned. To start, I never thought blogging could be of any benefit, but after actually having my own blog, I have realized it is a real eye-opener to learning about yourself and your reactions. I am still not too fond of the other online stuff like Wikis and Twitter. However, I feel I could use GoogleDocs, Google Earth, Podcasts, Flickr, and Blogs in my classroom. I tried doing the Twitter thing, but it still just seems too "next-generation" and not applicable to education. While I was skeptical of all these technologies at the beginning of the semester, I am reluctant to try most of them out now. Because of this, I plan to be more open to technology in the future. If used in the right ways, it can be an asset to teachers in the classroom. This was a helpful class, and my teacher did a great job of portraying technology to me.