Technology integration into the classroom is key as we move into an age where all out students are digital natives. Coming out of this class I feel more versed in specific technology that I can use to enhance and differentiate my instruction, which is essential to my work as a special educator.
Technology comes in all shapes and sizes and offering your students a choice between traditional and digital work gives them a larger range of options for learning and expresssion.
I think the most useful thing we learned this semester was how to use the IWB, as I have seen that in almost every classroom that I've been in, and the software behind it can be quite daunting. I feel more confident that I can create great flipcharts aligned with lesson plans and employ them in the classroom.
I think that as teachers we need to remember to stay on top of new developments in technology and not settle for sub-par equipment in our schools. Being advocates for technology in the classroom is important for student learning, and we don't want to do our students the disservice of not updating ourselves on what is the newest and most effective technology for instruction.
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