My AHA's

Must I admit my true AHA moment? I came into this class thinking that I had a relatively decent understanding of technology and all that it encompasses. However, after the first couple of classes, I realized that my technological knowledge was "lacking." Being an individual that is relatively versed in the language of technology I would find myself, at times...... LOST. How can this be? I am the technology "helper" at my school. My AHA's: 1) you are not the technology guru that you once thought 2) there is a lot more to technology than Microsoft applications, Google, wireless Internet, laptops, and building web pages.

There is a good side to this story. I love technology. It is fun, interesting, and you are always learning something new. It satisfies my insatiable desire to learn. That is just what happened in this class. I have learned so much. There is so much more technology out there than I ever imagined. Not only did I get to learn about it, but I got to utilize it in my classroom. I was able to see first hand what students look like when then discover there is an animal called a tree octopus. Then I get to see their reaction when they find out it is not real. A couple of class periods later I tune into some group members saying "Now is that website credible? Where does it link to?"

I was raised in technology, but these kids are surrounded by it. They were born in it. This class has helped me to realize that technology changes fast and it keeps getting faster. I am going to have to keep up with the times if I plan on preparing my students for the future.