As a new educator, I can bring several positive attributes to the table. The concept of regular technological integration into the classroom is fresh in my mind and is something that I am confident about, excited about, and of which I am an advocate. I strive to make my goals and objectives in the classroom student oriented. In my eyes, students meeting objectives is the pinnacle of what education is. Some challenges that I may face as an educator include not yet having the experience to know what technological strategies work better than others. Also, I think a challenge will be that technological integration in classroom is not yet standard. This presents challenges in that a change is necessary within the education world, which will not happen overnight. My goals for my classroom will take time to reach.
In the next 3-5 years, I see myself teaching music using as many different resources as I possibly can. I see myself JUST settling into teaching in general, but becoming more comfortable with lessons plans, new ideas, and a structured curriculum including technology. I will have tried lots of new things and have decided which ones work and which don't get through as well.
Technology can have a huge positive impact on student learning. Students who need more repetition with a concept, students who have visual or aural impairments, students who struggle with reading, students who want to learn more than was available in class, ANY STUDENT can benefit from technology. Some ways may include homework reviews recorded and available online, student assessment by recording practice sessions, and reaching students who simply need more information at a slower pace.
My education has been effected in a positive way. I've been able to listen to recordings of pieces that I'm playing, kept a check on my grades, had lessons with AMAZING musicians via iChat, streamed live concerts through ustream, and countless other ways.
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