Course Reflection

1. How expectations were met

1.1. learning about games was met by reading james gee's article

1.2. learned about different technology by using different web applications during class time

1.3. learned how technology has evolved in a way that enables collaboration on many levels

2. Key ideas from readings and discussions

2.1. learned that digital immigrants are expected to teach digital natives

2.2. thornburg teaches how students need to learn how to get information and have to develop skills that will match 21st century jobs in technology

2.3. video games are an innovative way for students to learn because they present simulations based on real life problems; they teach problem solving skills and are more engaging

2.4. there are digital divides between low and high SES students as low SES students lack the resources to have technology in their homes and schools; digital divide with gender as females are less likely to go in a computer science field career

2.5. windham shows that sticking to traditional methods in education are regressive for today's learners because they are in a new age

3. Reasons for taking ED 131

3.1. Personally think I don't know much about how technology could be used in a classroom, so wanted to learn

3.2. needed to fulfill practicuum requirement

3.3. heard that it was a great course

4. Expectations

4.1. how technology has evolved

4.2. differences in teaching traditionally vs. with technology

4.3. learn about how games can be used

4.4. learn about different types of technology