Overall I really enjoyed creating my proposal presentation. I liked analyzing the needs of the students in my class and prioritizing technology in order to help my students engage and enhance their learning.
Have there been challenges?
There have been a few challenges throughout this process, however all of them were relatively small and easy to manage. One issue was that kids in the class come without charged Chromebooks. However, my co-teacher and I knew that was going to happen, so we were prepared. We borrowed extra chargers and charging strips from the technology department at our school. The other issue is helping students to stay on task, and be on the appropriate websites. Luckily, our district has a subscription to Hapara where the teachers are in control of what websites they are allowed to be on during a specific period of time. This helped to alleviate a lot of issues.
Are you still excited about your topic and believe in its potential?
I am very excited about using technology to increase engagement! My students have been very motivated to use technology and make their lives easier. However, little do they know, it is also helping them to understand the material on a deeper and more meaningful level.
What has been the most positive aspect of your journey?
The most positive aspect of this journey has been that the students in the class are getting a robust understanding of the material, unlike ever before. The online graphing calculator allows them to do things that would be essentially impossible, or at the very least time consuming, quickly, efficiently, and effectively.
The most negative (if any!)?
So far, I do not want to jinx it, but there have been no negatives to the process. I feel like my students have been more engaged and interested in the material. Additionally, they are more motivated to participate in the activities because they like to use Desmos and their computers.
What do you think of being a teacher or in essence a "Learning Specialist/Instructional Designer" in their classroom who utilizes technology to enhance learning for all their students?
I think that every teacher needs to utilize technology in their classrooms. At this point learning without technology is basically impossible. However, the way that you use technology in the classroom is important. As a teacher you need to think about how you can elevate learning, help students to take ownership of their education, reach levels that would be impossible without technology, and redefine what a typical day looks like.
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