Technology+Reflections

Technology is sometimes a tricky business. You have you really be able to command and control the programs when you are using them in classes.

In this class we have experienced a wide variety of technology.

As of right now my favorite classroom tool is the Smartboard and its software. There are so many avenues you can use with this program, and so many applications. I really looking forward to trying to incorporate this into my future classrooms.

The Kidspiration/Inspiration software really has a limitless potential. There are so many ways that could be incorporated into the classroom, and for activities/projects that I hope we have access to it in my future school. There is so much to be gained by working with such a kinesthetic program. I look forward to incorporating it someday.

A podcast is honestly not something I have previously thought of as a possible education tool. I'm not quite sure why either, at this point it seems like a completely valid product, and extremely easy to use! I really enjoyed the project and look forward to finding ways to incorporate it into my classroom.

One of the more recent technologies we have used in class was the iMovie. Personally, I loved it. I love video editing, and have been doing it for years. In fact this was my first time to use the iMovie program, but it was an experience I'm sure to have again. The software was so easy to use I really enjoyed how user-friendly the program was and how easy it was to export to youtube for easy access.