What do I no know about integrating technology?

When I started this class I knew how to use a computer, computer programs and the Internet. I know now that it takes more than just merely using the programs in the classroom to teach the lessons. Teaching students requires incorporating synchronous and asynchronous tools and ideas, because each students learns material differently. I have also learned how to evaluate classrooms in order to see what teaching practice would be best suited for that setting. I have learned how to take lesson plans and make them interactive, facilitative and institutionally appropriate. I feel the most important lesson I have taken from this class is that if a teacher can use basic technology and has somewhat of an imagination the possibilities of teaching are endless.

What do I think about using spreadsheets and databases in my classroom?

I think that using spreadsheets in a classroom can be a very good teaching tool. Spreadsheets help students analyze and interpret a lot of research and numbers very easily, as well as helps students formulate graphs with few complications. Database programs on the other hand is not really beneficial for students. It is a complicated program which takes a lot of training in order to use the program effectively, unless the basic types of database programs are available. It still seems like too much trouble and other programs can be substituted and more easily used.