End of class

I have to say first, the I really enjoyed this class because of its applications and use outside of the college classroom. Many of the classes I have taken up until now have been almost "idealistic" with no real application to teaching.

I loved learning about the different technologies that are out there and how they can be used in the classroom. I learned the most about Geometer's Sketch Pad and the graphing calculator.

I think that I will use Excel, Geometer's Sketch Pad, and the graphing calculator the most.

I wouldn't say that my view of technology necessarily changed, but was modified. I would say that I am more informed of what technology actually is. I had previously thought of the graphing calculator, smartboards, and computers as the only technology that can be used in the classroom. I know have many other options (some that are even more accessible to students).

I feel that I now understand the technologies that we learned about and I can use them easily (which I feel is half the battle). I like that we had to find ways to use them in the classroom.

I think it would have also been beneficial to do more presentations to the class (quick and informal) of how we used a particular technology. I think this would have given me more ways to use a piece of technology in the classroom. The presentations that we gave the last two classes were so helpful because I was able to get more ideas on how to incorporate a technology into a particular topic. I found the last two classes extremely helpful and insightful. So, maybe if there was a way to brainstorm or even present various ways a particular technology could be used for a topic, or a grade level would be a helpful addition to the class.

Overall, I really enjoyed this class and am so thankful for its applications to the mathematics classroom. I will definitely feel confident using any of the technologies (except perhaps SPSS) in my classroom.

Thanks for an informative but fun semester!