Final Course Reflection

After completing IT 365, I feel a lot more confident in using technology in my classroom. I learned how to effectively use different programs. I learned how to create my own personal teacher website through using GoogleSites. My website goes into depth about what my class weekly schedule would be like and has a personal page, as well. I learned how to create a concept map through using the program Inspiration. I learned how to create my own personal blog through using Google’s blogger application. I learned about Assistive/Adaptive technology that is offered for students with disabilities. I learned about how to assist both a deaf and/or blind student.

My most favorite thing that I was taught in this class would have to be how to effectively create a digital movie. I could definitely utilize this tool in my classroom. I could make a digital movie to go along with any activity that my class were in process of. The great thing about using a digital movie in a classroom is that it could be used as a form of visual representation for the students. This would definitely help a child who may not understand the topic or lesson.

I feel like IT 365 was a great class, but it may need a few minor changes. I believe that there should have been more class time to discuss the assignments together. I also wanted to work more with Powerpoint. The class definitely could have been made more fun for the students. I wish a lot more enthusiasm was present during this class.

I learned about a lot of different programs that Google offers that can be used in the classroom. I learned how to create my own personal blog off of Google’s blogger application. A blog can be used in the classroom to have a way for the teacher, students, and parents to communicate. I learned how to create a Googledoc. A Googledoc can be used to communicate different ideas between teachers. I learned how to create my own website through Google’s site application. A teacher website is a great way for parents to see what their kids would be learning about. A teacher website also helps the parents get to know more information about the teacher. I learned how to create a slideshow through Google’s slide program. It works the same way as Microsoft Office’s Powerpoint program.