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Chapter 5 discussed many applications of digital media, simulations, etc. that benefit the classroom. For example, computer-based training (CBT) helps learners utilize their skills if it's a technology lesson (SAM). However, I have experience with online training of trigonometry, and needless to say, it didn't work. It was very difficult to use and even more to learn. Electronic books are very useful, however, helping one study via the computer, often times with the same advantages or even more advantages than having the actual text in front of you. Web-based courses may have their advantages, but they don't always work for everyone. My professor for an online class told us that either you ace it or you fail it. Very rarely does a web-based course produce many high grades if the subject material is new the the student.

Some of the skills I've learned recently that may help me in my teaching career include....... well...... nothing really. There haven't been any new developments in my 'learning how to teach' area, but I'm constantly observing my professors and taking what I like and eliminating what I don't like about their teaching style (or lack thereof).

I've recently discovered some new options when I go to grad school for education. Originally I was planning on simply going for a masters in english education or administrative ed. Apparantly FSU has a program where you can get certified to teach community college as well. This really sparked my interest, because that's more of what I would enjoy. Obviously I still have awhile till I get that far, probably a year and a half, but I like to be prepared, and I like knowing that I'm not stuck with being a high school teacher (though I would enjoy that as well) if I happened to change my mind or become interested in a different aspect of education.