Reflection One

Having written down my educational philosophy will allow me to grow and to comfortably add technological components to it in the near future.  I do not feel as though I am an informator, however, I would like to become one by providing my students with the knowhow and means to not only successfully obtain knowledge and information through available technologies but to put it to use to make a significant difference.

The use of blogging will be helpful in broadening my knowledge in how to better incorporate technology into the classroom without over focusing on it. I want to use it as a change agent. Downes’ article was informative and insightful. I do not believe we have truly reached the potential as most persons tend to not really understand what blogs really are and how useful they can be. Educators, especially, need to be made aware.

 

The item that stood out most for me in November’s article was that students need to learn how to decipher information and validate it. It stood out because even as adults, we sometimes believe things without validation. We must be mindful of media manipulation and blatant untruths. The internet can be a valuable tool when used correctly. Critical thinking skills will come into play when trying to discriminate the vast amount of information found online.

My expectation of this class is to garner means of thinking outside of traditional perimeters when it comes to education and technology.