Staying on top of changing technology and education

It is scary to think about graduating from Susquehanna! However, the time has flown by already. Before I know it I will have a classroom of my own, writing my own lesson plans, and teaching elementary children in any way I can to enhance their education!

First, as a student, keeping up with education and technology changes all rely on being involved. Students need to be organized in their studies, attend class, and keep up with their assignments. As a student I attend speakers as well and read issues of the Crusader and newsletters SU offers to students. Also, online resources have been a huge help thus far in the semester. I see myself using Google docs in the future. Blackboard is also a great way to stay on top of education in technology. Blackboard gives you an opportunity to view classmates work and generate ideas from their thoughts.



To stay in line with the latest trends of education and technology require a teacher to become a student again. This might sound confusing at first but here, I will explain! When an education major graduates from college, it is not the end of their learning, as in many other majors. We continue on to earn our masters and other degrees. We are learning from our peers as well! New technological advancement are always appearing in new school systems across the country. Smartboard for example has reached many schools. Having friends who are teachers is also a good way to learn because you can get ideas from them to relay to your adminstrators about things that can benefit your school. Attending conferences and workshops I believe will be greatly beneficial to keeping upwith technology and education.

Resources I can use both as a student/teacher:
1. Google Docs
2. Blackboard
3. Blogs with other teachers
4. http://www.onteenstoday.com/2008/03/16/7-ways-teachers-can-use-online-tools-to-keep-students-interested/ (this website lists "7 ways teachers can use online tools to keep students engaged)
5. ESchoolNews keeps teachers in the loop of education
6. http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=6758 (teachers guide to making student movies)