What have I learned this Quarter from Intro to technology in the classroom?

Before I took this TIE-300 class I never know how to use google Drive.  I didn’t know there was such an application to store your documents, photos, make a slide show and much more.  I don’t have to worry about purchasing a USB to save and store my documents and presentations.  I can access my files from anywhere.  

I’ve learned how to give a good presentation to an audience using powerpoint, showing a video from powerpoint and making eye contact.  I’ve really enjoyed learning about 3D printing and it was exciting for me to share with the class what I have learned on it and show them a video at the same time.  

Blogging was new to me.  I would have never considered blogging.  I recall seeing it in a movie and I thought about it for a few seconds but it went away.  I’ve learned blogging is journaling and sharing it to others around the world.  I also found out while blogging is that you can make money from it!  

Twitter was also new to me.  Again, something I would never have done without taking this class.  Twitter will definitely come in handy as a future educator.  I can take what people are sharing on twitter into the classroom.  Millions of people are on it and the resources on education is endless and very informational.  

I learned how to create a video and learning about Marissa Mayer.  Making a video is not as easy as it looks and it does take time to make it with voice, text, pictures and music.  I praise all of those producers out there.  I took for granted watching a video but now I appreciate all of those videos and movies out there.  

Thank you Mr. Cunningham to introducing me to what I mentioned here and many more I didn’t mentioned.  This course has been a great learning experience with technology.  It has pushed me to engage new technology out there and not be afraid of it.  Thank you!