Reflection of Multi Modal

I have honestly thoroughly enjoyed being a student in this class this semester. It has opened my eyes to a lot of issues that we will be facing in the future as teachers. I think that there are a lot of things we have used/discussed that I'll end up using in my class in the future. I will certainly create wiki space for my students for a project. Personally I thought that was the best project that we have had all year. I love the fact that we are all able to gain/learn from everyone else in the process of creating them. It has been interesting learning about how things such as cell phones, movies, music, TV and even the internet are such useful tools that we can use as teachers. Most of the time when I thought about what my classes would be like once I got into my education classes here, I assumed all we were going to do is write lesson plans and study about theories all the time. This class showed me there is so much more to teaching that not only enhances us as teachers, but allows us to develop our students as well. Students are going to be technologically advanced when we begin to teach them. Being on the same page as them when we enter the classroom is not only going to make me confident, but I'll be at a comfortable and understand level with them on things that will be going on in their lives. Looking back at my blog, I have grown over the year. I still don't think I'll ever use a blog in my classroom just because I still haven't found the love for them that I had hoped to. I have thought about using a blog however, it would really be more of a journal that the students could write in at the end of the class period. I would not think that I'd ever make it a requirement outside of the classroom. I have changed my views about worrying whether or not I will know how to use some of the sites and gadgets that my students will be using as well. I have never been technology savvy but I feel like now I at least will be able to join in discussion. Finally, Dr. Kist, I just wanted to tell you what a pleasure it has been being a student in your classroom. You truly are a remarkable teacher and I am not just saying that because you hold the ticket to my grade :) I am saying that because every week we come into your classroom and I can tell you really are enthusiastic about what you are teaching. You know your content and have given us tools that we will be able to use in the future that will make us more successful in our careers. Over the year you have treated us with respect and been a great role model. Thanks for everything you have done!