Learning Experience 4 Reflection

1. Describe one significant idea or issue that has arisen for you, as you were engaging in the topics during Learning Experiences #3 and #4.

I believe that one significant idea that has arisen for me was the significance of long term planning on a school level. During the preparation of my 3 year plan for technology in my school I realized the importance of long term and short term goals. It is important to look at the pros and cons of various forms of technology, combined with their effectiveness before implementing them into a school plan. Another major issue that has arisen constantly with technology is cost, and finding ways of funding future uses of technology is very challenging.

2. Elaborate on how specific resources, ideas or experiences in these Learning Experiences have contributed to your learning. e.g. reading material, course activities etc.

I think for myself through researching various pros and cons of personal devices in the classroom, it amazes me how much information and resources are actually available for schools and staff members. Not only is important to gather information from within our own communities, but its vital that we as educators take advantage of the online resources readily available to us.

3. Share how your participation in the discussion forums have contributed to your learning and connect this to your understanding of the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession.

Once again, the discussion that has been developed throughout this course and LE3/4 has been very supportive to my learning in this course. It has been great to see the various plans, parent nights, and blogs that others have created. It once again shows how collaboration in the field of technology is so important to furthering our professional development.

4. Discuss any outstanding questions and the steps you may take to further explore your interests as part of your learning in the course.

Following the completion of this course, I will be taking on the big task of completing Integration of Information and Computer Technology Specialist. This will be my final AQ course in this field to allow me to be a leader in technology at my current school.

5. You may add any other reflection comment you wish.

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