In the Beginning...

I am still at the beginning of this trek through my Master of Education degree.  I am also beginning a new school year.  My coursework so far has made me much more aware of what I need to work on to improve my teaching and better prepare my students for the future.  The biggest area I would like to improve is the area of technology so I am glad that my current course is allowing me to become more aware of what is out there and what I can do to improve the use of technology with my students.  Up to this point I felt I was doing an adequate job.  I have utilized Google Earth and online videos, I constantly look for educational games and activities that my students can use for both expanding learning and practicing skills.  I also have spent time teaching my students word processing basics.   I would like to expand on this though.  I need to "fear not" and be more willing to try webquests and powerpoint with my 1st graders.  Although we may not have IPADS, smartboards or laptops available to our 1st grade classrooms I want to encourage and empower my team to work with me to best use what we do have available.