The first module of my ETEC 533 class has been very interesting thus far. In this module we have engaged in a variety of activities in this module including:
- A discussion of what it mean to use technology in an effective manner.
- Analyzing and discussing video case studies depicting student and teacher responses to technology.
- Writing a short autobiography discussing our personal and professional experiences with technology.
- Continued to build our case for technology in the classroom by interviewing a colleague and analyzing the results.
- Researched educational technology and shared our findings in in a Framing Issues essay.
I must say I have learned a lot thus far in the course. Although at times it can be difficult to apply what we have learned or what the research reveals to our specific educational context but I think the effort is well worth it. I am excited to see what the course holds in future units and I am interested to see how I can bring it all back to my classroom.