I loved using Microsoft Publisher and see that as a VERY handy tool as a teacher. It would save a lot of time putting together something more interesting than just a plain-old handout. All the technology we talked about in class today was so exciting to me. I loved trying the SmartBoard and could have played on that some more. The ipad was fun as well as the itouch. My 8-year old is obsessed with technology, because he sees older people using them and always wants to try them himself. In fact, my kids were playing on the grass outside the school today and when I got out of class I told my son about the ipad and SmartBoard and he immediately asked if we could go back in and let him try it. Believe me, it was tempting, but I didn't want to distract and disrupt the class. Plus, I think there is a sign in the classroom that says "No children in computer lab."
I have really loved this class and have learned so much, but as always, it just makes me realize how much I don't know. For my assignment this week I'm going to be reading about ipods. I see so many kids with them that I would love to learn more about how to utilize them in a classroom. I may even poke around and read about cell phones in the classrooms, and clickers too. So many interesting things to learn. Pam - I hope you are able to keep teaching at UVU and keep helping Nebo District teachers take full advantage of technology. You are really amazing!
You have been great to have in class. It's exciting to me to see people who are excited about technology preparing to be teachers. And I agree, this is a field where there is always something more to learn, but that's the beauty of it!
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