With all of the technology we have been learning about the past few weeks in our class, I can't help but become excited at all of the possibilities that could arise for use in my classroom!! However, I also have many concerns. Relying on technology at my school runs the risk of a lesson being ruined by a network that is down, slow computers, and even blocked links with our networks firewall. I am a planner. I like to know exactly what I will be teaching and with the chance of a lesson being ruined it would throw off all of my plans.
Thinking ahead I believe there are some ways that I could make sure that I can utilize this technology. First of all, if I find a great site or program at home to use with the kids I need to test it on my own at school. If the site is blocked I could request it to be unblocked alleviating that problem. I can also work at being more flexible. My plans are made for 2 weeks at a time when doing a unit. If the network is down for the day, I can switch my plans with another day. There are lots of things to think about when utilizing technology, but if I want my students to really get the lesson and enjoy school being 21st century learners I will have to make it work!
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