Reflection

 

This class has been incredibly beneficial to me as a new teacher. I have been challenged to not only think about about how technology can affect education, but how I can personally build a classroom that benefits from all that it offers. I was specifically challenged to think through what my classroom strategy for technology will look like. Before this class, I didn’t realize the importance of developing a plan. In order to develop a plan, it is essential that I do thorough research and keep up to date with the latest trends. This will take intentional effort and time on my part, but it is an important part of developing as a teacher. I also found that other teachers are some of the best resources in the journey of growing. Roblyer and Hughes say, “To make the teaching profession stronger and create even more possibilities for student learning, teachers can lead and collaborate to create positive, strategic, and critical changes within education” (Roblyer et. al., 2018, p. 79). Some of the most interesting things I learned were from the other teachers I interviewed. I need to surround myself with a community of teachers who can mentor and walk alongside me. Proverbs 1:5 says, “let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance” (Thompson Chain Reference Study Bible, NIV, 1990). While technology integration in the classroom can seem daunting, I know that finding the best ways to educate and prepare my students for the world they are entering is what the Lord has called me to.

Thompson Chain Reference Study Bible, New International Version. (1990). B.B. Kirkbride

 Bible Co.

Roblyer, M., & Hughes, J. (2018). Integrating educational technology into teaching (8th ed.).

Pearson Education.