What, So What, Now What

What:
This week we finished our web quests. I really enjoyed this assignment just wished that we would have had more time to complete it. It was a very simple way to incorporate technology into the classroom. Also this week we have been learning about management techniques and classroom instruction as well. While learning about each technique it has only reassured me how important technology in the classroom is now days. By keeping the students excited and entertained it makes classroom management a lot easier! I also liked that we were able to work with groups in this class and with this assignment. I feel like the more ideas you can receive the better the product will be.
Hmm...what else did we do this week, arts class was great fun! We were learning about how to incorporate the arts into real life lesson plans. One group did a terrific job in teaching about waves using dance.
So What:
Now that I have completed a web quest it will be a great way to have lessons and assignments in my teaching lifetime. The web quest will also allow for parents and other teachers to review and understand the work being assigned. I think parents often cannot help a student with homework because they don't understand the principle or assignment. Web quest seems to be a perfect way to allow everyone to view and get a good understanding. As a teacher it is important to stay current with the students needs, desires and curriculum. Technology is a great way to allow for all of these areas to be accomplished. Other teachers can gain ideas from my web quest and vice verse.
Now What:
Now that I have all of this knowledge I think it would be terrific for me to start making mini lessons and web quests now; that way when I start to teach hopefully I will have quite a few lessons prepared. I feel as though the more organized and knowledgeable I am the better I can teach my students. By using technology in the classroom I can promote numerous things to my students. I'm also still working on my collage of "my life through school". So far it looks AWESOME!!! I really think this will be a great way for my students to see I learn too, and how fun it can be and also that yea sometimes it's hard work and not as fun as other times, but that it is well worth it!