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 Looking Back, Looking Ahead

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     For the past 8 weeks I have been taking a course on Integrating Technology into Programming, Services & Instruction. I knew through this course I would learn how to integrate Technology, but I quickly assumed it would not provide many resources in helping me integrate technology in my Math class, but I was wrong. This course has changed my views on using Social Media in the classroom too. Just seeing all of the issues social media adds, especially in middle school, made it difficult to see the benefits of it. Also, knowing how most administration are against it makes teachers hesitant about even bringing it up. It is  something that I knew students would love, but was nervous to even begin tapping into. After taking this course I have learned how beneficial it is and how easy it is to integrate. I love the way Prof. Zumpano sets up the course. One of the first assignments we had that helped me reflect on my technology usage and integration. I used the SAMR model. 
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This helped me evaluate myself and I was able to reflect and then set goals for what I want to improve and/or add. This assignment was one of my favorites and an excellent way to begin the course. Other reflective assignments that helped me learn more about my technology usage are the digital spaces maps and my digital tattoo. I would love to use these assignments in my classroom to help my students become more aware of what they do online. My map helped me reflect on where I spend my time online and made me rethink some thing and my digital tattoo helped me see that everything I put online will be there to stay, so to always think wisely.

After completing all of my assignments my perspective on technology has definitely changed. Once I completed my evaluation using the SAMR model I realized I want to stay in the top two categories. In order to do that I need to change up some of the way I integrate technology. It opened my eyes to how redefining technology and allowing student to create allows for a whole new level of critical thinking. I have learned so many new programs that allow for that. I started implementing some at the end of the year already! I am excited to start a new school with all of the knowledge I have gained from this class and integrate technology in mathematics on a whole new level. 

 Valua
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