I believe that the most significant knowledge that I have gained, is in recognizing that technology is no longer about technology, but what you will do with technology to succeed at everything else. What is available is changing moment to moment and day to day. What we are using today, our students will not even recognize 10-15 years down the road. The first computer I ever used in school used cassette tapes for storage instead of discs. It was also a T.I. Commodore. This was only about 25 years ago. I could not have envisioned where we are now from where we have come. I have learned that we need to guide our students on how to access this digital world, and make it work for them. They need to know how to access this information safely and effectively, and use what they have found ethically, and productively. The world is no longer confined to our neighborhoods, it is now wide open to any one who can learn to access it.
I love to learn and have always shared what I believe in. I know everyone can be successful in some way and to at least some extent. They can always achieve more than they believe. I want other educators, and my students to recognize the potential that is available. I know that I am just starting out in the area of technological skills, but I also know that I am a driven learner and I can learn. I have found that many people who are uncertain are often successful if someone can give them positive support, and some guidance. Guidance is not doing it for them.This course has given me a base to begin achieving this goal.
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