Something I am learning about technology is…
This is both and easy and a tough question, for while I’m being shown new programs and I am excited about how they work, I am really learning that technology doesn’t necessarily make life easier. I’m finding that there needs to be a balance between the new and the useful. And sometimes something that is “cool” is just that, “cool,” but nothing else.
Something I’m learning about learning is…
I am an impatient learning. I prefer to have some guidance and then explore things at my own pace… which is usually quicker than what a classroom setting moves at. I don’t mean this to sound conceited, but I am very comfortable with technology and I have a clear view of what I want my classroom to look like. Now I just need the time and resources to make it happen.
Something I’m learning about teaching is…
I haven’t gotten it right yet.
Something I’m learning about myself is…
I LOVE using technology. Though I guess I already knew that. What I’ve really learned is that my goal really focuses around two aspects. First, I want my students to be engaged by my lessons and actually learn something about making film. Secondly, I want my life (job) to become easier over time, not harder. I think the integration of technology is key to both of these.
I wonder if as teachers we ever feel that we've really gotten it right. I think that it's important to find that balance between always wondering if there isn't still a better way but also allowing for it to be good enough this time around.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with it Brent.