Reflection 4

I feel as if I am a digital native because I very computer/technological savvy. In my home if there is ever any problems with technology or setting up anything that has to do with technology I fix it or tell others how to fix or set it up. I really think the idea of the digital generation doesn't my impact of meeting the needs of my future students because I feel as if the generation will develop a lot but will not have any major differences from the generation of today. The generation is like today's iPhone's , the updates and new phones have the same features and look with only a few new add on's.

Reflection 3

While reading the chapter from Meaningful Learning I was surprised about how early technology was being thought of as to use in teaching and learning. I thought technology was not used in teaching until the 70's. I found it to be amazing how technology in education developed throughout the years. The use of the words, "microcomputer" and "mainframe" made me smile and laugh about what they were called then and what they are called now even though the words mean the same.
      The part about how technologies shouldn't control changed my idea of using technologies in education. That statement is true because you do not want a classroom that is pure technology based. It would be fun but you also have to have someone, like a teacher, that will help guide students and will setup certain activities for students to do with the technologies. The ideas of  how technologies foster learning seemed to be the most important to me. In today's classrooms i think technologies are a must.

Reflection 2

In a 21st century classroom technology can be used many ways. I think most classrooms have advanced technology today. There are SMARTboards, ipads, the internet, etc. These are a few things that can be used and that can also be great for students to be interactive in class. Becoming more interactive in class sometimes leads to a student having better performance and grades.
    If i were teacher i would most defiantly use a  SMARTboard and other SMART technology like the clickers/remotes. I would use those during quiz's or group work. I've used those in high school and they made learning fun and it seemed as everyone was paying more attention.

Reflection 1

Reflection Paper 1

            I am a visual learner, that may be good thing but I would like to become more of a visual/active learner because I am an active person. The types of stuff that I like to do are photograph and video things. I like to be hands on and I like to be able to see things develop. So if we ever did things in class that dealt with us participating in interactive activities, I would enjoy it and would learn more and easier.

            My favorite subject would have to be between English and Science. I like English because it is one of the easiest subjects of them all because it is basically common sense, even though I sometimes mess up a sentence every now and then. I like science because I like to learn about organisms and other interesting things that deal with science. It is a lot to learn and is also a challenge but sometimes I like challenges. I think that my most interesting learning experience so far would have to be learning how to adapt to each and every class. I didn’t study much at the beginning of last semester and I learned that in college you must study every night, because if not, you will not get a good result.

            The role of technology in my life is important. I use technology every day and almost all day; whether if it is my iPhone, watching TV, playing my PS3, or on my laptop. I am always tweeting and I am always on Instagram. Without things like those, I could not function right. I love technology. I am always on the internet searching for software updates and new electronic products. I also like to look up those products background information.