Technology Integration

The presentation we watched today in the IT module had a lot of good points about technology integration. I was most touched about the information shared about Rat Research and technology. I think a lot of times in the classroom students are just watching technology and not engaged in actually using the technology. We need to allow them to explore with technology and integrate it into their everyday work so that they become life long learners with technology.

AHA Moment:
Another AHA moment that I had during the presentation was that we don't know what is going to be created 30 years from now. This means that we as teachers have to continually be learning. We need to keep up-to-date with technology and not be afraid of taking risks.

Affirmation:
I think it is important to not under estimate our students. A lot of the time they know more about technology then the teacher because they "native" to using computers. We should be open to learning alongside students and allow our students to take risks and take risks with them!

Application:
"This is not about teaching computers. This is about human connection." I think this quote is extremely true and important. We should integrate technology into our class that will help benefit our students in the future. We should use technology within curriculum areas to improve learning (focus) in whatever way is appropriate.

* Kristina