So I know it has been a while since I have blogged and I miss it. Things have been going well and auditions are over Thank god. I have great news!!! I have officially made it into NKU for Music Education and Music Theatre!!! And so far Otterbein for Music Education
So in my technology for teachers class, the reason why I started this blog in the first place, we had group presentations that are helping see different class scenarios with different technologies. For example my group could only use one computer, while another group could use only a couple iPads.
The experience definitely made me open up my mind to the true possibilities of using technology in the classroom. I never thought you could develop a lesson just using a class with a few iPads but it went really well! I guess what I really am taking from all of these different scenarios, whether it is using the smart board, one computer, many computers, or iPads etc, I am taking with me to not be afraid to try different forms of technology.
Sure when someone says make a powerpoint for a class presentation, you think right away that you need to use one computer and one projector for it to go well.
Imagine trying to do it differently then the tradition of one computer and projector. Imagine put the powerpoint on multiple iPads for the students and allowing them to have the project hands on. Or if every student had their own laptop having them download the powerpoint and going through it for them selves. I always want to find a different way to get my ideas across and technology will help me do that. Who cares if one way is better then the other. We won't know until we try for ourselves and see what way is better for us individuals.
Keep teaching in different ways because each individual learns better through different ways. Some people are better at listening to your lecture with the one powerpoint to look at on the big screen. Some people though may be better flicking or clicking through the powerpoint on their own at their own pace. The ideas can go on but I always want to keep the learning process fresh. I would always want to be kept on my toes for a learning process, not expecting something routinely done. Such is the way of constructive learning.
Thank you to my fellow classmates who have given me the spark for this blog. Goodluck to the rest of your presentations and final projects.
I know I'll need it!
Ryhutch
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