I have learned that there are a lot of technologies and different ways to implement them into the classroom. I had never thought about the difference between the teacher solely using the technology and the students solely using the technology. I believe these technologies can be quite beneficial in the classroom. The use of technology can take a somewhat boring or complicated subject and bring it to life when used effectively. I believe I will use technologies such as Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint in my class. I also believe I will try to use technologies such as the Navigator system with TI calculators and Geometer’s Sketchpad. These technologies can be used by either the students or the teachers to help students understand the relationships in math and the real world.

            I believe that the internet is a great resource even though one must be careful. There are so many math resources on the internet: such as online manipulatives where students can see the relationships and how they change. These are great resources for students and best of all they can be found and used for free. So even if my school system does not have software such as Geometer’s Sketchpad or the Navigator System then I can still have my students interact with the math by using these online resources. The internet is also a great resource for ideas for teachers.  I also liked all the great ideas of using technology to keep in contact with parents and show off student work. Showing students work off can also cause students to own work and to do their best. I think technology can help students own their work and knowledge.

             I believe I took away a lot of knowledge about technology in the classroom and a lot of great resources from this class.