{"id":236,"date":"2009-07-29T20:11:28","date_gmt":"2009-07-30T04:11:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/blaskoetec565\/?p=236"},"modified":"2009-07-29T20:14:03","modified_gmt":"2009-07-30T04:14:03","slug":"final-etec-565-reflection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/blaskoetec565\/2009\/07\/29\/final-etec-565-reflection\/","title":{"rendered":"Final ETEC 565 Reflection"},"content":{"rendered":"

The last few weeks have disappeared at an astonishing rate. I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s because I have watched my summer quickly disappear from my office window as I work on my MET courses, or if it\u2019s because I have been so caught up with the amount of new technology I have been learning. <\/span><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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. <\/span><\/p>\n

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. <\/span><\/p>\n

Please click on the following link to access my final e-Portfolio synthesis<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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