Module+8+Reflection

** Reflection Prompt 8 : **

 Summarize your learning for this term. How will you use the knowledge you have constructed to improve your use of technology for learning in your class and for your own personal and professional development?

 //Description://

One of the things that we discussed this semester was twenty-first century skills in the classroom. This topic was something that was very interesting to me because I am teaching at a two-year college where a lot of the students are adult learners that have returned to school to gain those very skills. Not only are we trying to introduce 21st century skills to students in k-12 but sometimes we have to help re-train students that have been out of school for awhile.

 //Intent://  One of the things that I am going to use to improve my use of technology for learning in my class is to get everyone on the same page with technology. I have such a varying degree of ages that some students have grown up with technology while some students don't know the first thing about a computer. During my time in the classroom, I need to bridge the gap of knowledge between students as well as bridge the gap between 21st century skills and the students in my class.

 //Impact://

A topic this semester that I found very interesting was NETS. I believe that by following the standards I will be able to "facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity". This will ensure that students are learning 21st century skills and that they will continue to want to learn. I know that I need to continue with the IT program to learn even more about technology in the classroom and I hope to be able to share what I learn with my colleagues.