When reflecting back on this course, I am amazed by how much I have learned in such a short time. For starters, I love FileZilla. I find it great that I can add everything to the internet in one easy step. FileZilla has been very easy to learn and navigate. Seeing my files online is a great feeling and a great way to connect with other teachers.
UDL has also made an impact on how I view teaching. I see UDL as a great tool to guide me to further success in teaching. In the activity in which we altered our lesson plans to fit UDL, I realized how much UDL makes teaching easier and more meaningful. Yes, I said easier! I truly feel that applying UDL principals will make teaching easier in the long run because we will be ahead of problems.
Wikis are amazing! Through one of the labs, I was able to create a Wiki and design it to fit the needs of my current job! I have been using it everyday and the feedback from my staff is excellent. They even asked for a training on how to use the Wiki better!
Webquests are another amazing tool I now have at my disposal! Webquests are something that I plan on making part of my teaching routine. I think teaching students the importance of using technology and showing them how to navigate technology is a powerful tool! I discovered some really interactive and educational Webquests this semesters and I look forward to making my own.
As this course comes to an end, I reflect on the goals I made for myself. I am happy to say that I certainly challenged myself. I met the goals I set, even when it was a challenge to get there. I struggled with the web page learning to navigate the process, but I now feel much more confident in the area. Now being done, I set new goals for myself. One major goal is for me to continue keeping up on the technologies I am learning about. I also want to make my own Webquest. I feel that this is a goal that will be great not only for me but also my students. Another goal is set is for me to really apply UDL to my teaching. I feel that using the UDL framework will truly help me be a better teacher. I know that UDL will challenge me and I look forward to that opportunity.
Kelly, it is great to hear about all that you have learned...and that you have been able to immediately implement various elements. Wikis are amazing, and I am glad that you are now teaching others how to utilize this tool. Excellent!
ReplyDeleteI hope that you are able to create a WebQuest. If you would like help in this area...let me know. In my technology course at Trinity, one of the assignments is creating a WebQuest...
Keep up the great work...and never stop learning!
It has been a pleasure working with you in CEP 811.