Reflection #10- Experience in EME2040

My experiences in this class have come to show me that technology plays a major role in the education world. This class is everything I thought an education class would be. After taking introduction to education last semester, I was a little disappointed with my experience, seeing as I didn’t learn much of what I expected to learn about education. This class has showed me the in and outs of the career and has engaged me in valuable, hands on experiences. One of my most valuable accomplishments I’ve come across in this class is being able to differentiate different types of lesson plans and be able to create my very own professional one. I have created lesson plans previously in different academic centers that I have worked at. However, EME2040 has taught me the process step by step. Let me just say, It’s not as easy as I expected. A professional lesson plan incorporates every little detail, and stresses that the teacher include procedures without the exclusion of any step. I learned the difference between a behaviorist, constructivist, transpersonal, and tellacolaborative lesson plan. This class has also showed me multiple instructional ways to spread information to students through the use of technology. Before this class, my lesson plans consisted of teacher one on one instruction, worksheets, or a book. Computers have come a long way and now bring a wide variety of opportunities for teachers and students. I learned how to create a professional instructional power point that can assist students in further understanding a subject in a more visual way. Teachers can also assign students a group project that instructs students to create their very own power point presentation. This is a good way to incorporate the knowledge of technology with the knowledge of the actual subject into one assignment. It gives room for the student’s creativity, enthusiasm, and fun. I also learned about a digital story. I have yet to create my very own digital story, but I have done research about them and they seem like tons of fun. They’re a great way for teachers and students to unleash their creativity while sharing information with the class. They allow us to use pictures, music, and voice over’s to create a fun slideshow for other students to enjoy and gain knowledge off of. Even though I am not done with my journey, so far, my experience in EME2040 has been a very good one. I hope to learn many more techniques and ways in which I can instruct a classroom through the use of technology.