Summary of ICT Class

Well folks,

Today marked the last day of the term and of ICT Class. I'm sorry that this class is over as it has been my favorite one throughout this term! This blog post is a summary about how I felt about this course and what I learned from it.

During this class, I was shown many useful applications and websites that I could use in the classroom setting. I was shown websites on bookmarking and categorizing different websites such as Symbaloo. We used applications such as Wordle, Padlet, Animoto, Pixlr, and many more. We created websites that could be used in our classroom as well as E-portfolios that could be used when we go and search for job interviews. I was introduced to the wonderful world of Google and all of its interesting and useful applications such as Google Docs, Gmail, Google Drive and Google Calendars. I never would have started blogging if it were not for this course so I am very thankful for that. I also read some great literature about technology from the works of Kathy Cassidy. Overall, this has been a very educational course that has taught me about different programs available for me to use and this course has given me insight about the importance of using technology within the classroom.

At the beginning of this course, I was unsure about using technology in the classroom as I did not know whether it brought more harm than good to students. I felt that technology should be used as a tool rather than a crutch or an easy way out. I still feel that technology should be used appropriately in the classroom and that students should not abuse it. One thing I am sure of is that technology is in fact beneficial to students in the classroom. Students live in a world full of technology and teachers need to start integrating its usage into the classroom environment.

Overall, this has been a great class and I for one will be integrating technology into my classroom.

That's all for now,

Jordan