So far in our GEN2108 Web Tools online course, I have learned so much! From Flipgrid to Twitter, I have branched out in the world of technology. I was never really a tech-savvy person, so I was a bit nervous for this class in the beginning. Luckily, I have yet to run into any road blocks!
I have started to love using technology as a way of communicating with other educators and learning from them. I am becoming more and more confident every day in my abilities to use technology for education and I cannot wait to have my own classroom and use these tools! Technology also makes the classroom more inclusive. This is especially important for students who may have special needs when it comes to learning. Technology makes communication and learning much easier for students who may struggle. Since I am such a strong advocate for inclusive education, the use of technology will help me make my classrooms comfortable for all of my students.
The most intriguing thing I have learned so far is the Sustainable Development Goals. Before taking this class, I had never heard about it and I was shocked! We only have ten years left to reach those goals and it is so important that we start teaching our students about it. We will not reach these goals if no one takes part!
I also learned how influential Global Education is. It is not just for educators, but for students as well. Students are able to reach out to other students that they normally would have never met! This creates relationships and bonds between students. For educators, they are able to learn from each other and ask questions and get opinions. Global Education is the future of education and I cannot wait to see where it takes me as an educator!