Reflective essay1

Clement Jean Francois

              

         For decades technology has consistently enhanced the basic ways of living including education.  The Influence of technology has attracted educators based on the idea of change and the engagement of students. As technology advances, the process of learning will undergo change as well. It is important that teachers know and support learning with technology, based on the benefits that technology offers to learning. One of the benefits that technology has to offer is the benefit of learning new literacy. Learning new literacy will enhance the classroom which will ultimately provide a productive learning environment for students when applied properly.  Literacy such as, informative literacy, technological literacy and media literacy, play a critical role in the classroom. When teachers support learning through technology, students are able to cultivate techniques that can be used outside of the classroom that will soon benefit their future.

             

          A classroom setting is comprised of plenty sources and technology is one of the new major components when teaching.  The role of technology is a great resource to help advance students as they apply the technology in productive ways.  For instance, lessons on letters and essays contain fundamentals of writing in which can be transferred through various forms of technology that will develop the use of technology outside the classroom. I believe that learning is created when someone applies information and draws from it. People learn when they decide to engage themselves or are engaged from certain schools of thought and activities.

           

           I plan to teach students by challenging them to think and engaging them to develop a level of interest of the lesson.  I believe that when a person begins to use the faculties of their mind, they are able to input in whatever they are learning while having an enjoyable experience. As a teacher, I would implement technology in the class room through activities and lessons.  Activities and lessons would consistent of using specific technologies such as prezi presentations and glogster. As students are engaged, the focus of the lesson will be presented in a creative learning environment that supports learning and technology.

Reading Chapter one of Support Learning and Technology, has helped me to understand the use of technology in the classroom and its importance. My goal for this course is to enhance my knowledge of using technology while applying that knowledge. I plan to learn the material so that I may cultivate the understanding of the use of technology outside of the classroom. I hope to accomplish the proper ways of using technology while completing the course with a grade of A.