Reflection

As I began this class, I was not sure what to expect. I am not a wiz when it comes to technology. I feel intimidated by all the gadgets and mediums for communication with the world. I am now beginning to see the importance of the use of technology to advance in the world of teaching. With the help of my professor and classmates, I was able to complete my first Wiki and Ning. I feel that the Wiki can be a useful tool in the classroom to help communicate with parents, teachers and also reinforce lessons in the classroom with my students. I plan on using my Wiki for classroom organization and classroom content for parents and students. I stole these ideas from the website //coolcatteacher//. I also plan on using this Wiki to collaborate with other teachers. I plan on putting resources that I find helpful and also, I hope they will add resources that will enable me to be a better teacher. In this field it is important to always be current with the latest strategies. I think this is a fun way to do research and actually hear from people working currently in the field. It will be nice to have feedback rather than just reading out of a book and trying something in the classroom. Another aspect of using the Wiki in my classroom is to help students become better writers. I like the idea from our classroom text, //Literacy, Technology and Diversity: Teaching for Success in Changing Times, “//students can engage in educational projects in which technology serves as a powerful amplifier” (p.114). I would like to use a simple idea of pen pals to help students practice their writing skills. By using a computer and Wiki, I hope it will spark interest and motivation. As I continue my journey through technology, I hope to overcome my intimidation and embrace the power it can have in the classroom.