Nanette Bertoni

EDUC 331 – 003

Professor Juliana Searle

November 12, 2013

Chapter 12 Reflection

My new philosophy in integrating technology into my classroom is that I will try to use it as often as possible. I have found, with the help of this class, the World Wide Web has many options as far as web sites and programs available for teachers. I have learned that web sites such as Edmodo, Padlet, and Thinkfinity can be very helpful in getting resources and using formative assessments. Also programs like Smart Notebook, Gradekeeper, and Kid Pix are great additions to a teaching tool box.

Even though I have used certain websites and programs in this class, I do not see using cloud storage. This type of storage that relies on a company that may or may not stay in business. It also assumes that the company in charge has good security to keep out hackers.

There are of course good things and bad things to consider when using technology in the classroom. Unless the technology is used effectively, it can appear to students and your boss that you are obviously not comfortable with what you are doing and will appear contrived. If a technology is infused in the daily lessons, students and teacher alike will progress better and easier through each day.

            Before this class, I used technology in a limited fashion. I have a smart phone and laptop. They are tools that I have used in specific ways. This class has helped push me into using and thinking about using other technologies in my classroom. I see now that I have resources available if I only get out of my comfort zone and look for them.