TED 633- Discussion Week 4, Post 2, Reflection

This course was the last one of my credential sequence. It has been a nice review of over arching concepts learned through the sequence. I’ve enjoyed looking at ways to integrate technology into my lesson plans. I feel fortunate to be on the younger end of the spectrum- because I use many of these pieces of technology in multiple areas of my life, so integrating them in my classroom is no big deal or hassle. I also think it helps to always have an open mind when it comes to technology. If there is something you’d like to use in your classroom, ask for help. There is no statue saying as a teacher we must always know how to do or use everything. I’ve definitely asked students to use their expertise when it comes to flipping YouTube videos around so we can learn choreography, or slowing down videos so we can watch them slower. I have students in my music ensembles that are great at making movies and animations, and it is great to be able to have them create content to be used in the music concerts alongside the music. I do want to continue to find more ways to use technology to aid in student learning, especially for those in choir who don’t necessarily play piano and rely on just classroom time to learn the music.