This is the first time I've ever written a blog and I'm not especially “techie” so please bare with me. I'm actually very excited for this class on technology, there's so much potential for using new techniques through computers and other such means which opens up a new door and a new way to reach different students. I think this will also provide a way to switch up one's normal teaching technique so that the style that one uses doesn't get redundant and lose some of the students.
While I'm certain that I won't be able to use everything I learn in this class and fully incorporate it into my style, I'm at least hoping that I'll take a technique or two that I can confidently use and help improve my teaching style to reach more students.
I'm really excited to be beginning this class and hoping that I can get a lot out of it.
I like your hunch that exploring technology could give you new, differentiated pathways for your students to travel. I look forward to hearing more about this.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry about not being a "techie." Technology is easy and I am sure with this class along with your fellow MACers and your general intelligence that you will be fine.
ReplyDeleteYeah I'm not really concerned with learning the new technology, it just means that I'll have to put forth more effort into that than I normally would. But I think all of that comes with the job.
ReplyDeleteI am also unfamiliar with "blogs." I am well acquainted with technology, but using technology as a teaching supplement is also new for me. I am interested to see how we will use it for humanities-type classes.
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