Reflection # 10

After taking this class I have to say I have learned a variety of helpful pointers towards becoming a teacher. It has also really influenced my way of thinking when becoming a teacher. For starters, becoming a teacher is not as easy as it may seem; it requires hard work and a lot of devotion to your work. One of the essential parts of becoming a teacher involves being organized. Organization plays a big role when it comes to coordinating your curriculum for the lesson, this way you are always prepared for the next day. In addition, I have also learned that one of the most key ingredients in becoming a teacher is understanding your students for example, identifying their strengths and weakness. All students learn in a different way and style. Some students may be more advanced than others or some just might learn with a different style. Another important factor I learned from this class was the type of educational philosophy I fall under. I learned that in order to obtain a well developed classroom you should follow your philosophy. This class has also prepared me with the knowledge on how technology can be very helpful and essential in a classroom for teachers. Computers can help you with your organization with grades and in lesson planning. You can incorporate computers into your lesson plan for a more cooperative lesson, this way students are able to interact more with one another. However, one of the main things I really learned from this class was how to construct a variety of lesson plans. For example, there is the Behavioral, Constructivist, telecollaborative or transpersonal lesson plan. My favorite has to be the Constructivist lesson plan because it is more cooperative and the class gets to interact more with students as well as with the teacher. In conclusion, I believe that after taking this course I have gotten a feel for what my future as a teacher might entail. I will certainly be using all the tips and knowledge I have gain from this class to my teacher career. Overall, I enjoyed this class very much and has influenced me as a future educator. I hope that I can make a difference in my students by planting a seed of knowledge in them from what I have achieved.

Reflection # 9

Technology has changed and influenced the world in general. As a future educator I believe technology is a great source for the delivery of instruction. Technology has exposed us to new things we have never thought could exist. It has opened the door to teachers as well as students. When we mention technology we refer to computers. Computers have really been a big aid to both teacher and students in the process of delivering instruction. This type of technology allows students to be exposed to the internet were they can collect, gather and retain information on anything they are researching. They are also able to communicate with other students around the world. For example, technology has influenced in the tellecolabrative lesson plan, were students are open to communicate with other students across the world via internet. Technology gives students the advantage of becoming a prepared individual in the real world we live in today which is revolved around technology.As a teacher, I believe technology is very useful especially with the organizing of student’s information and grades. Technology allows us teacher to work more effectively.Teachers need to make sure they give students the opportunity to take advantage of what technology has to offer in the educational world.Teachers should know what is better for the student by being open minded to new ideas and changes in a classroom dealing with technology. One way teacher can incorporate technology is to assigning students a group research project that involves them to gather and search information on a topic by using the computer. In conclusion, I personally think that technology has evolved into the next big thing in the instructional process. In my opinion, technology should be used on an everyday bases both in the classroom and at home. Technology is the future in which we are headed to. Therefore, we as future educator should keep in mind to apply technology in our daily curriculum in order to prepare and provide students with a better comprehension. Overall, I certainly will be applying technology in my classroom. Without applying technology students won’t gain the knowledge needed to prepare them for the future that awaits them.