CEP 811 Final Reflection

1. What are some things that you have learned about effective teaching strategies when integrating technology?  I've learn how to use StAIRs and Webquests and I can't wait to try them out.  I have learned that it is more than using technology for the sake of using technology.  When you incorporate technology into teaching it needs to have a purpose.  I know that I can use my iPad everyday to conduct lessons in my class however it isn't always necessary and it more showing off technology than using it for enriching the lesson.  
2. How did integrating web-based technologies help you think about and evaluate uses of technology? Integrating web-based technologies made me realize that is more to technologies assignments than using it to find information for a PowerPoint.  I can task my students with 21st Century skills assessments.  I can ask them to blog for journal points or complete webquests instead of your typical research project.  I can also create class wikis and ask to multi-class collaboration   
3. How have you met your own personal goals for learning about technology integration? I'm definitely  on the proper path.  I think over the next few months I'll be able to develop a good plan for meeting my goal of a blended and paperless classroom.  My goal for the fall semester is to go paperless on all homework assignments.  
4. Do you have any new goals? What are your plans for reaching your new goals and your long-term goals after this course is over? Integrate and implement what I learn.  As I mentioned above I'd like to have all of my homework be paperless.  At a minimum 75% of the assignments I give will also be available online.  There is nothing I hate more than having students ask for extra copies (when they already have one or two) because they left it at home or lost it.  Go online, locate it and print a copy.