It is interesting to learn about the different usages of technology in the classroom, some I have personally encountered as a student in elementary through high school. For instance, I am familiar with the National Educational Technology Stamdards for Students and their "grade-specific performance indicators". Community digital storytelling is an interesting concept that involves "oral history, movies, filmmaking, and digital media" to better aid students in the classroom. Also, the transmedia story or "art of telling stories using various forms of media" I have experienced through the use of powerpoint, video, slideshows, websites, etc.
To be honest, I don't believe I have learned any new skills since reading the first chapter of this book. I am mostly familiar with the concepts presented here, and am simply looking forward to learning about other technology in coming chapters.
So, I want to be an english teacher. I get to present slideshows and films to help me teach my students. I'm excited about this, and aspire to do as well as my favorite teachers, and much better than my worst. I am thankful that technology has come so far in the classroom, because today's children expect a very stimulating environment. I want english to be exciting to them, and am also thankful my teachers had technology to present ideas to me.
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