From+My+Heart

** __ WOW! I AM DONE WITH MY WIKI AND I WANT TO TELL YOU SOME THINGS! __ **   Creating this wiki has taught me a lot about myself. I learned that I had no idea there were some many amazing resources for technology available at our fingertips, I am still amazed about how many cool websites and tools there are that I can use when I am a teacher. I learned that implementing technology into my lesson plans will be time consuming but it is SUPER important; especially now that our world is so technologically savvy. I learned that it is difficult to brainstorm and split the unit into smaller lessons so that students can learn a little at a time. Lesson plans are time consuming but without them we would be lost in the classroom. Having a plan in the classroom and being prepared is a must when you are a teacher. I am really proud that I got the assignments done an persevered. There were times when I thought that the widget was going to kill me because I could not figure it out or get it to be just the way that I wanted. I am really proud of my website and I am glad that I learned about all these amazing technology resources for my classroom! Next time when I write a unit and use technology I will have a better understanding of what is out there and how to maximize certain tools for certain lessons. Sometimes it was hard to think of ways to implement technology into the lesson, but now that I have a little more practice I will know more about what to do and what not to do. I am most concerned with becoming overwhelmed with technology. There are so many different technology resources that can be implemented into the classroom. I am afraid to feel overwhelmed with all the different things that are available to me. To overcome this I will be spending a lot of time researching and playing with all of the technology we have covered and more. I am also concerned about teaching my students to use technology, sometimes it is frustrating to me and I do not want to make my students feel frustrated as well. In order to overcome this obstacle I will be sure to have plenty of experience and knowledge with all the technology I am using in my classroom. Something that concerns me about teaching is being able to stay on top of things in the classroom. Will there be enough time during each lesson to do all of the things I want to do? I will overcome this obstacle by using effective classroom management skills. I will organize my days with routine schedules and be sure to set reasonable time limits on my lessons. I will try to remember that it is ok to send home part of the assignment as homework! Sometimes even the technology part! Those will be fun homework assignments! I am really excited to implement technology into my classroom! Especially because I did not have all of these exciting tools available to me when I was in elementary school. I am excited to learn the technology and keep up with the technology for my classroom! I am sure that means that I will be learning just as much as my students every year about technology. Using technology in the classroom is so exciting and I cannot wait until I can start! Teaching has always been something I have been motivated to do. When I was young I played teacher using my stuffed animals as students (and I am sure they learned a lot!) Since a very young age I knew that I wanted to be a teacher, I started my first job in the education field when I was sixteen years old and have been teaching ever since. I am currently a preschool teacher and absolutely love it! I am so excited to start teaching in the elementary school and have an impact on the way each child feels about learning and school! It should be enjoyable and fun for every student no matter where they come from. I cannot wait to be challenged as a teacher and overcome obstacles that appear in my classroom. I love the fact that teaching is an ongoing learning experience and I am excited to learn along with my students! I will be teaching my students using current information and technology. I will cater to all of my students needs using all kinds of activities to support every learner’s ability. I will evaluate and reevaluate my teaching frequently so that I know I am using the best strategies and being the best teacher that I can be. I will make a difference for every student that enters my door. My hopes are that every student that leaves my classroom will leave with a love of learning and the knowledge they need to build on in the future. I will listen to my students and make my sure my classroom is a place where students want to be!