My Learning Adventure

From the first lecture and tutorial for ICT and Pedagogy I was extremely overwhelmed with how much I had to delve into my understanding and beliefs on technology and ICT resources. I  never actually thought to much about the pedagogical side of using technology in the classroom. However I did think a lot about how I could incorporate ICT resources into my lessons whilst on my pracs. Not knowing that by doing this is was developing opportunities to either enhance or it could have hindered my students learning.Both of which I didn't know I was doing.  Whilst on my pracs I would watch the engagement of the students in my classes and think to myself how can I make learning more engaging for them.  Now I have a solid foundation to start from.

With my new found knowledge of the TPACK model I will be able to develop effective, purposeful and engaging learning environments that are based on my full understanding of students needs, the content area, the appropriate pedagogy and also the appropriate technology Mishra and Koehler (2006). Even though I do find it difficult to use I believe that it is so worth trying as it would make a difference to the students learning and also my teaching.

Producing the professional development video was a challenge I am not the best when it comes to using ICTs and technology but I managed to create he xtranormal videos without to much trouble. I can see how these would be fun and educational for students to use. It has also  really helped me to understand that teachers need to continually be enhancing their skills and knowledge, so that they can become better teachers for the students of today.

I am still building on my professional networking, this is something that I need to look into a little more, I am still a little afraid and unsure of how to go about it in a professional and ethical manner. Until then I will continue my learning of technologies, the pedagogies I use and the ICTs that I choose and how it will enhance my students learning and the learning environments that I create.

I have learnt so much in the last seven weeks through engaging and actively participating in these learning adventures. I hope to take my new knowledge and skills with me into the classroom, as Jason says I will probably won't use it for a few years as I will still be finding my feet....but I am ambitious and I hope to succeed in incorporating what I have learnt into my teaching practices.

Bianca x

The link to our professional Development video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRNnHGIedzU

Reference List 

Mishra, P., Koehler, M, 2006, Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge: A Framework for Teachers Knowledge, Teachers College Record, vol. 108 no. 6. pp. 1017-1054.