Teaching & Technology

I definitely will have to work twice as hard without the technology resources as a classroom teacher. Each day I'm so grateful for technology and learning to be tech savvy because I constant rely on online ideas for lesson plans etc... I believe with the lack of funds GDOE has to offer on curriculum, sometimes no updated textbooks for student use. It explains why we continue to have many more other problems that arise within our system. Learning how to be more effective as a classroom teacher and being able to learn more technology can enhance effective teaching techniques. Technology also improves student test scores and comprehension.

Taking this class allows me to access and learn more especially on the five modules taught in Gateway to Technology. Here's hoping the GDOE system will strive to make technology a high priority for everyone to explore.

Wow! Just recently this past school year, I had a great experience and example with teaching & technology while using the website: http://www.ixl.com/ for my students learning math and allowing parents to be involved to part take to monitor their child's progress. This process allowed me to communicate more with my parents to assist me in the learning process of their child. The constant preparation and monitoring allowed me to guide and assist students to prepare for a pre & post test.

Thanks to Gateway to Technology for teaching me how to simplify my teaching career. I'm excited to learn more tricks for the trade.