Module+8+Reflections


 * Summarize your learning for this term. How will you use the knowledge you have constructed to improve your use of technology for learning in your class and for your own personal and professional development? **

This course was a great eye opener to what is out there and ways to improve teaching through TPCK. We reflected in our TPCK knowledge through use of a Wiki page-a 21st century digital learning tool. A lot of the knowledge learned was done so through articles and web pages linked to the Springboard site. This offered a variety of engaging material to enhance the learning experience. The article by Evan Abbey, //The Digital Curriculum//, has helped shape my vision of what a classroom should look like.
 * Describe: **

I seriously cannot believe that I did not have knowledge of TPCK before this class. The few chapters I have read of the book and all the reflecting I have done have reshaped my teaching philosophy. I think I have mentioned before that I feel guilty about my ignorance to the subject. I felt like I was doing everything right, in actuality, a huge piece of the puzzle has been missing from my classroom. I wish I would have known what I know now all along, so my students could of reaped the benefits.
 * Impact: **

I found the materials used for learning in the class very beneficial. I liked that we were forced to learn how to use a wiki and that a majority of our readings occurred on web pages, blogs, and online articles-as opposed to text books.

I am grateful for the chance we had to plan our field experiences and have them reviewed. I like to work ahead and plan for the future, and I was worried about the ePortfolio. I feel a lot better now knowing what is expected of me. I am excited and nervous to implement all of these new things in my classroom this school year.

**Intent:**
My intent is to incorporate TPCK into my classroom, since it is now part of my teaching philosophy! I am excited to implement my field experiences, increasing the amount and effectiveness of technology integration each following year. I plan on using my new-found powers in the general ed classroom for now, but I am not closed to the idea of becoming a technology teacher down the road. I will be taking two classes Fall semester, and two classes Spring semester to finish out my degree in May. I look forward to seeing everyone at graduation!