Learning Outcomes for the Course

1. Discuss the differences in attitudes, conceptions, approaches, and use of technology between teachers/adults and students/children.
3. Explain how the differences between teachers and students in the digital age impact the role of the instruction in the classroom and critically evaluate claims that this role must change

Through this course I learned that teachers/adults have a very different view of technology than students/children do. Children see technology as an integral part of their lives. This is approach as they are a part of the 21st century(digital age), a century of technological learners. Adults tend to have a negative view of technology, as cumbersome and not necessary. The fact is that in this day and age teachers need to realize that in order to engage and motivate their students it is absolutely necessary to incorporate the technology their student fluently use on a regular basis.

2. Learn how to access and use a variety of computer- and Web-based educational technology tools and resources. Participate in meaningful online communication within and outside of an electronic learning community.
4. Learn how to plan curriculum standards-based, technology enhanced learning activities for elementary or secondary students.

Through this course I learned how to use web-conferencing forums, I learned about cooperative/collaborative tools like google docs, I learned about presentation site like Prezi, and multimedia tools like Glogster, Photo Story 3, Smile Box, Stone Capture and many others. We also discussed in depth in class and in our groups how to effectively implement such tools in the classroom. We connected them across content areas and trough are wide variety of activities.

5. Critically evaluate learning activities that integrate technology, i.e., interactive web sites, web quests, software applications, etc. Increase the awareness and comprehension of copyright and acceptable use issues and policies.
6. Further their understanding of and reflection upon the NCATE/ITASC teaching competencies
 7. Substantively reflect on the course content materials and educational events

We took time to critically evaluate each tool or technology issue we discussed. We posted reflections about our thinking on our blogs, created personal website to voice our personal perceptions of teaching with technology and spent time talking in depth in our groups about various controversial issues. Students were encouraged to voice opinions and were open to constructive criticism that strengthened out understanding of teaching with technology and its importance.

This class was valuable in many ways. It opened my eyes to the importance of staying current with technology and the importance of incorporating it into  my classroom. Students need a voice and need to be heard.Their voices are saying I am a digital native and you are a digital immigrant; let me show you how it's done!