effectively using technology in the classroom, I was also able to collected a number of valuable tools for enriching and assisting student learning and become far more comfortable using technology both in my daily life and teaching. I also became connected with other educators with whom I could share valuable resources and information, and witnessed first hand the power of social media for productivity.
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As a 21st century teacher, I believe that I am holding true to my new responsibilities. While I still see value in using the “chalk and talk” style, I understand that this method of teaching is not effective or desirable for all learning styles, and thus see the necessity in incorporating a variety of strategies, lessons and technologies in the classroom. I know that currently my technological confidence and knowledge are lacking, and so I have enrolled myself in Brock University’s “Integrated Technology Additional Qualification” in order to expand my technology knowledge and learn how to effectively incorporate technology into my daily classes. I also spend two days a week volunteering in other teachers classroom, observing and learning from their daily routines and lessons, and discussing ideas about other lessons or strategies that could be used. With these experiences, I can see myself growing as an educator. Each day I absorb more tools to use in my role as an educational leader; guiding students to discover and learn on their own, and meld their lessons into an enjoyable experience that they will remember for far longer than any lecture.
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