TECHNOLOGY GEEK!!

Well the term has come to an end! My first year as an education student is complete! Its crazy how quickly the semester as well as the year went by. 

Over the course of the semester in ICT, I have been taught so much about technology. I have learned many different tips and the amount of programs I have been introduced to is amazing!

I had always known that integrating technology in the classroom was important, but it wasn't something that came easy for me to think of what KINDS of technology to use. Mike has taught us some pretty neat programs that I think will be very engaging for the students. My favorite program that Mike had shown us was Prezi, this is such an awesome app! Instead of your standard boring old PowerPoint presentation, prezi allows the presentation to come alive. I have never really realized how much you can integrate technology into the the room with simple little activities. I know for myself, technology is going to be something I will try and work with for my students as I can remember going to elementary school and how cool it was when we got to use the computers or lap tops!!

This class has been very helpful for myself, since I wasn't always the technology geek! Since we will be applying for jobs in approximately a year, and technology is becoming an even bigger thing within the classrooms year by year, it is important for the Faculty of Education in universities to be keeping the future teachers up to date with technology changes and advances. Once I receive a job in teaching, I know I will keep my technology up to date by taking some professional development courses!!