My strengths in technology are few. I can make a power point for my students, I can find relevant youtube clips and other websites that correspond to what we are studying, and I have found and given information on audio versions of books for those who have trouble with reading. My biggest weakness is that I feel very incompetent at technology. I don’t use much of it in my class because I feel the students probably know more than I do. I don’t really know much about what is available to aid me in being a better teacher.
I will continue to use what I know to assist the students the best I can. As I learn new concepts I will implement them in my teaching. I look forward to learning more in this class that will assist me in becoming a better teacher.
I am confident that my weaknesses will become fewer and my strengths will increase because of this class. I have already learned a lot just by setting up this blog, and may create one for one of my classes. The chapter readings I have done so far, although introductory in nature, have helped me to think of technology in a new way. In the past, because of my feelings of inadequacy, I have tried to avoid using technology but am excited to learn new ways of using it more often.
