What do i think about using geo tools in the classroom.

I think that Geo tools can be a great asset to certain courses and certain teachers,but not to everyone. Geo tools are great for a social studies class because you can show the students different places and put pictures with the places that you are talking about. Geo tools would be great for a math class as well because you can have a student find coordinates of a certain place or state. These Geo tools are great inventions, but unfortunately I don't think it would be easily incorporated into a language arts classroom.

How can technology help me improve my teaching practice?

Technology can help improve my teaching practice by incorporating synchronous and asynchronous tools and ideas into the teaching method. Google groups is an example of an asynchronous tool, it helps the students think about what and how they want to comment on the topic asked. Another tool that i feel could help is an online class chat room it could be used for debates, the students can ask questions and get answers right away this tool is cassified as synchronous tool. Also instructional videos can be very effective in improving my teaching such as Prof. Lambert did with the Word program, this helps with students who are not as technologically advanced by walking them through the steps.

How do I feel about what I am learning in this class?

First i would like to say that this class is very informative. I have learned a lot about different ways to teach students based on their needs. Fortunately for me i have taken a computer class before and i know how to use a lot of the programs, so i can actually focus on what techniques to use to make the class more interactive and engaging for the students. I now know that you can integrate technology into any career field. I didnt realize it was that easy, even with language arts. Since i have been reading and some of the activities in the class have given me ideas which I have written down for future reference, whether it is for the students benefit or my own.

Considering the readings and technology skills i've learned so far, what do I now know are some good reasons to use technology in the classroom.

The reasons it is good to use technology in the classroom is it helps promote constructivism learning. Technology helps integrate experience with new ideas, in order to help the students learn. Technology also helps teachers cater to the different learning needs of the students. One of the best reasons technology should be in the classroom is it helps create augmented realities, which help the students get more involved rather than just sitting in their seats watching the teacher write notes on a chalkboard and yet it still helps keep the lesson instructionally appropriate.