Final Blog

Just from these last few weeks I feel as if my outlook on teaching has changed drastically. Before enrolling in this class I knew that I wanted to incorporate technology into my lessons, however, after learning all the possibilities that are out there for me to use it makes me even more excited to become a teacher. Knowing that I can make difference by not only being a teacher but a guide for students to be successful in their futures simply by introducing them to different ways of learning puts a huge smile on my face. I wish that as a student I would have received the opportunity to use these different tools to aide me in my studies, I feel it would have made me a lot stronger academically.

Especially living in Eastern Kentucky I want to bring the different types of technology into my students lives. I want to show them and motivate them to learn and try their very hardest. I want to show them that even though they don't have a lot of material things, they can still be successful and to never give up on their dreams. I want them to know that I am there to help them and make the process of learning as enjoyable as possible, and by discovering their strengths and weaknesses I feel I will be able to do so. Motivation is key. Motivating them to learn, motivating them to study, motivating them to learn outside of the box.

I can only hope that my growth with continue from now until I retire. I will do whatever I have to, learn whatever I need to and advocate as much as I can in order to provide my students with a successful school year. Most people get excited about receiving gifts or getting money, but to me I'd rather see a child progress and show that they are learning and are having fun with it. That to me is priceless.