Summary of Learning

                For my Summary of Learning, I chose to use Google Slides. I chose this because I think slides are a very simple, effective way to get information across that can be reviewed at the viewer’s leisure. Unlike a video or audio recording, which must be paused “rewound” to hear something again, you can reread things as necessary, or stay on a slide for as long as you need.

            My biggest takeaway from Educational Technology was to simply not be afraid of technology. The twenty first century is essentially revolving around technology, and integrating it into classrooms from day one will prepare our students for the technology driven future.

            Going into early childhood education, I have struggled with how I will integrate technology in the classroom. Most methods I see seem to be for older students. I do have some ideas. I intend to use a blog as a means of keeping parents updated on what is going on in the classroom. I definitely want to use ebooks in my classroom after the video we watched about them. They are a good way to involve students in their education and motivate them further. I also want to use technology such as tablets and applications in my classroom, because most students have now grown up with technology and are very skilled in it from a young age. Tablets are an unprecedented resource for students to use in the classroom due to the plethora of applications available to assist in teaching any subject.

            My final statement would have to be that I believe that integrating technology into the classroom is not only an option, but a necessity. It is a huge part of society today, arguably the biggest. By integrating it from the beginning of a student’s education, not only as a supplement to education but as a major part of it, we are preparing them for success in our technology driven future.