Bridging Learning Theory, Instruction, and Technology Reflection

After completing this course, I realize that much of what I try to do in the classroom already addresses the theories and strategies that were discussed during this class. PowerPoint, constructionism, WebQuests, and social learning are all things that I have used occasionally or use on a regular basis. I now know that each of these and other strategies work together to create the ultimate learning atmosphere for students. I already knew that it was essential to use a variety of learning and teaching strategies so this course helped to confirm that as well as give me more ideas on how to implement multiple strategies and theories.

Two long term goals that I have for myself are to incorporate more technology into my classroom. I always want to try to use more, but I find myself running out of time to try new things. In order to meet this goal I think that I need to be more organized in my planning so that I can look ahead and figure in the new ideas that I want to try. Another goal is to maintain a blog better with my attempts at my previous goal. I would like to create a place where other teachers can go to see strategies that may be useful to them and see what worked for me and what could have been improved on.