Mid-Term Reflection Paper

When I registered for this class I was very nervous. My entire view of computers was negative and the only thing I ever used them for was to type papers. Now, all of that has changed. My overall opinion of computers and technology has drastically changed since I wrote my initial reflection paper. I use computers now more than I ever have in my entire life. I understand how to use them in so many more ways and how useful they can truly be. I have especially enjoyed learning how to make a hyperlink to anything that I am doing. I find that to be the most useful in my daily life. I am the most excited about being able to use a computer in an effective way especially as a teaching tool. I am getting better and better at using computers everyday. My expectations for what to get out of this course has not changed but is being fulfilled.
I really enjoyed creating my website that hypothetically would be fun and educational for the students. I was very proud of myself when I accomplished that assignment. I came to the computer lab a nervous wreck that I would never figure out Composer by myself, but I did. I even fixed my own mistake. I had hyper linked the Name Anchors the wrong titles but I got it all-straighten out. I felt very computer literate after that.
I enjoy all of the on-line resources we are given during class to complete the assignments. I have found this very helpful. I look at them periodically just to see all the tools that are on the web. I had no idea there was so much for teachers. I discovered a very fun website for my web page that included and interactive yet educational game for the students to play. I was quite impressed with how easy it was for me to find and how easy it was for students to use. I not only find the online resources helpful but the software. I thought that Inspiration was so neat. I think that is such a good way to keep the students entertained learning at the same time. I think that is a great tool for any subject. The final project is also very appealing to the eye. I really want to get a chance to play around with Kidspiration, since I want to teach the younger children.
The only thing that I am still anxious to learn is using photos. I really hope to learn how to post photos to a web page. I love to take pictures and I am really looking forward to learning how to incorporate that media into lesson plans. I have had a total change of heart in the past two months about technology and computers. It does not make me nervous to attempt our projects and I am starting to enjoy them. I am very glad I took this course and I feel that it has been very beneficial for my future students and myself.