The Lord is my refuge, and all I need. <3

What specific technologies did you learn about this semester that you think will be valuable in your future classroom (or other place of employment)?

The technology I learned the most from was Notebook. I really enjoyed using it! I had so much fun trying to make fun games for my students. I am a firm believer that if you make anything fun enough you can get almost any kid interested. This will help me in the future because I can make fun and interactive games with my students!

Do you think you would use blogging in your future classroom? Why or why not?

I do not think that I will using blogging in my classroom with my students. However, I do think that I will used blogs posted by other teachers to help me get ideas! The reason I don't think that I will use blogging is that for one my kids are so young they don't know how to spell very much or read. Another reason is that I would prefer them use pen and paper!

Voki

The impact of multitasking on teaching and learning and thinking.

The impact of multitasking while teaching is the fact that it affects the students and there ability to stay focused. If you are not fully focused on the students, they will know that and they will not be fully focused on you as well. For myself if i want something done right I have to give it my devoted attention or it will not be my best work. I feel that same applies to my students. If I want to truly be helpful to them I need to give them all of my attention. I think as a teacher you need to plan your day accordingly. There for you have set times to get things done.

How will the next generation read and write?

I believe that the next generation will read and write all electronically. Some schools have already started requiring iPads and/or providing iPads to each student or classroom. I think this is an indication of what is to come in the near future. Even now most people communicate through text or e-mail. It has become very popular to use e-books instead of purchasing the regular text book. Eventually I think that will be the only option. Computers are essential to learning in college and I feel that will eventually be true for all grades. Over all I think that technology such as the iPhone or iPad will be how future generations read and write.

What do I know and think about integrating technology in the classroom?

 Technology in the classroom can be a wonderful thing. It gives the teacher the opportunity to access so much more with the kids. Smart Boards I feel are a wonderful tool. You can get so much hands on experience with a Smart Board. A teacher can make jeopardy games to help with review and many other games that are geared toward learning. This allows the kids to be hands on and nothave to remain seated the whole class. I do not feel there is much of a down side with technology in the classroom, other than when technology fails us that can be frustrating.