Reflection

During this class I believe that my view on learning theory has not changed drastically. I still believe that there is no one right approach to learning. Throughout this study I have learned that each learning theory has it's positive effects on students and learning. When used collaboratively, these theories can be utilized and create a successful learning environment.

Through the incorporation of technology in collaboration with these theories, great learning can occur. Technology can be a great tool to help students construct and achieve true learning and comprehension of the subject matter covered. Two of the technology tools that I would like to incorporate into my classroom are the C-maps and voice threads. These are two tools that I think greatly enhance a learning experience. Throughout this course, I have stored many great web sites and tools into my educational library that I can pull out when appropriate.

Two long-term changes that I would like to make in my instructional practice regarding technology integration are trying to stay ahead of game and working simultaneously with others outside the classroom. By staying ahead of the game I mean trying to prepare my students for tomorrow, not today. If I want them to be prepared when they leave my classroom, they must be thinking of the future and what it is going to bring. I want to encourage them to be life long learners and to be successful they must learn to be life long learners. By working simultaneously with others outside the classroom, I believe is another way to prepare them for tomorrow. It also reinforces what I am teaching and allows them to see subjects from another perspective.