Reflective Essay 6715

Throughout this course I was able to explore some wonderful new and emerging technologies that I never know existed. I was able to understand how important these tools can enhance learning and prepare our students for the future with 21st century skills. For example, I am experimenting with a new technology that will allow me to have a virtual classroom environment. This tool is very crucial for me to use because the only reason why most of my students fail is because of missing work or low test scores. Moodle will allow me to have better communication with my students and their parents. It will also allow me to be able to give practice quizzes or drill and skill lessons online. This tool has so much to offer and when I found out that it is free, I knew it was a tool that I had to utilize in my classroom right away

I am also very excited to share Moodle with my colleagues, who are more familiar with BlackBoard, because that is what some of the other teachers in our building have used. When I tell them that is free and show them all the features it has to offer, I cannot imagine them being excited to use it too. I also am going to share Second Life with the Science teachers and all the many other digital games that I was introduced to. I hope that this is the beginning to some great changes in my school building and for our students who I believe will enjoy learning with the new and emerging technology.