I will be entering the world of elementary education very soon, and I will expect my students to practice their knowledge. I am no different. I cannot put my knowledge on a shelf like an ordinary book and expect it to be ready for me when I need it. Technology is alive and active. If I do not practice the new skills I have learned, they will not stay in my brain and will be useless for me and my students. Another reason I need to keep using technology is that it is constantly changing! There are new advancements coming up all the time. If I do not stay in touch, I will become outdated again...like I was at the beginning of this class.
Finally, I need to remember that there is so much more out there. While I touched on some of the most important and influential pieces of technology in this class, there are so many other parts of technology to experience and learn about. I need to explore on my own and start asking lots of questions. Thankfully, if I want to research something new on my own, I now know I can always ask the world wide web, and there are many answers out there to guide me through new programs, apps, etc.
I am not alone as a novice computer user, but I am also not alone in my search for knowledge. While I can use technology to share information, I can also use technology to get information. I need to start reaching out to other teachers through Wikis, blogs, and other websites. Through a mutual sharing of information, I will develop a teaching community with people all over the world.
Technology is a beautiful thing for my future students and me. I can't wait to use what I know and continue to grow.
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