This semester has been an eye-opener, to say the least, in regards to so many things, including aspects of 21st Century teaching and learning. I have learned about new ways of teaching, as well as, technology. When I started, I was not reluctant to learn new things about technology, even though I knew that I had much to learn. I did use technology in my classroom, as well as, in my personal life, but I was by far an expert. I was comfortable with what I knew and also with what I didn’t know. What I mean is that, when I applied to this program, I knew I would have to be open to learning and using new technology. This semester pushed me beyond my comfort zone and I was able to try new things, that I would have otherwise, never tried. I feel like it was all a positive learning experience for me because I was in a safe zone, where I could play with new things and make mistakes. I have been given the opportunity and have been encouraged to use things without the fear of making a mistake. I have grown so much as a result of all the knowledge I have acquired.
I believe my thinking has also undergone much change. When I completed my teaching credentialing program (Many, many moons ago! J) I was taught to think and teach in a particular way. Many of the years I taught in a regular classroom, supported what I had learned about teaching. After a few years, I feel, like many changes began to unfold at our school and some of us moved slowly along, while others were “stuck in their ways”. It is not until this semester that I truly realize how much change was occurring in the realm of education and at what a slow pace our school site has been moving along. If I decide to move back into a regular classroom, I have “a bag full of tricks” that I would like to try. I am interested in learning more about meaningful ways to incorporate technology into our classrooms. I think our students could benefit to a great extent from the knowledge and grown teachers acquire. I am also glad that a few of my colleagues are undergoing the same process in this program because it gives me hope that with more of us having knowledge of 21st century teaching and learning skills, we can get the wheels rolling at our school site, with much more ease. This class has left me wanting to learn more!
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Diana
11/19/2017 11:35:38 am
Teresa,
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mayra cindy De la torre
11/20/2017 07:29:52 pm
I know how you feel. I too came into the program knowing I would have to use new technology and I was nervous. I love that you are thinking about coming into a classroom and using all the new tools you have learned along the way.
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