The last few weeks have disappeared at an astonishing rate. I don’t know if it’s because I have watched my summer quickly disappear from my office window as I work on my MET courses, or if it’s because I have been so caught up with the amount of new technology I have been learning.
Looking back, to when we first began this course my expectations were high. So far the core courses I have taken were predominantly theory with a minimal practical component. I signed up for this course, based on the promise of learning how to use some of the technologies I had only heard about. I am happy to report this course has lived up to my expectations. I am definitely more comfortable with selecting new technologies to use in my classroom, based on a comprehensive framework for making an informed decision. I had never constructed a learning environment using a learning management system prior to this course. I feel comfortable with the use of Moodle for the educational needs of my students. In addition, I am more confident with the use of chat rooms and discussion forums to facilitate learning and collaboration outside of my regular classroom. After completing this course, I have a greater appreciation for the opportunities that social networking tools have to offer in an educational setting.
Moving forward, I am looking forward to the opportunities that this course has given me. As a teacher, I think that I will be more likely to try new technologies with my students. But instead of rushing into using new technology, I will carefully consider it benefits and apply the appropriate framework to make an informed decision. I am not ready to completely abandon the face-to-face interaction with students in my classroom, which I enjoy. However, I do see myself adding to my teaching repertoire by incorporating more technology and online learning into my classes.
One thing I am certain, is that I am glad to some time to relax before the start of the school year. I hope that the other MET course I have to take will be as enjoyable as this one was.
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