Looking Back and Moving Forward

Well what can I say this was an interesting class. I learned so many new applications that I can use within the classroom that are interactive for both a lesson and for the students. I'm so happy that I was able to take this class and feeling very comfortable with not knowing how to work everything.


One application that I really liked to use and was very unsure of was Prezi. Prezi allowed me to make a presentation in a fun new way instead of a boring PowerPoint. I do plan on using this more with classes and within my own class when I get there.


Another application that I enjoyed using was Glogster. I used this application for an assignment in class. I was very unsure at first but once I got the ball rolling I enjoyed using it and it will be something I would use within class as well.


I could talk about all the different applications that I used within class but those are in my previous blogs. I took a lot away from this class and I will continue to use technology as a way to teach children even if its my own daughter or children in my class. Technology is always changing and advancing and it is something that children need to be aware of. There are so many appropriate websites for children to use that can help educate them and help them further grow and develop.

Children enjoying the computer. Picture from durdenamandaedm310.blogspot.com 

Technology in Education

There is so much technology that is available for everyday use. Sometimes it might even seem to be a bit overwhelming. I know that i personally feel overwhelmed at times especially when it is a new concept or application that I haven't had any experience with. When looking at technology within the classroom I personally believe that this is an amazing thing for children in today's society. Understanding technology allows students to be modern with society and when necessary able to enter into the work force with a greater understanding of all the information available and how to retrieve that information.When reading through research about technology and education on piece stood out to me and its called Project Tomorrow.

Project Tomorrow: Speak Up

When reading about Project Tomorrow there was one piece of information that really stood out to me was the fact to more and more students are preferring to do their class readings digitally instead of using hard copies. I believe that is a great idea because with all the different type of tablets and computer upgrades this allows for students to access and read the required work more easily. I personally know from experience that eBooks were easier for me to read because I had the chance to make notes on the sides of the pages or highlight any information that i thought was possible. That feature was awesome because if that was done in on a hard copy text book then the next person to receive the book would have to see the marks and notes made which may or may not help them.

When looking at the research and what it offers

It sometimes can be hard to see if the information gathered and provided for the public is very accurate. But it can provide a teacher with the chance to create his or her own experiment to see how the information affects their students. The information can also provide teachers with a better understanding and possibly having new ways of teaching/helping their students to achieve something greater.

Personal Feelings.....
When looking at all the information that Project Tomorrow offer I personally believe they are providing a stronger and more informed future for both students and teachers. Students are able to speak their minds when polls are filled out and teachers are able to use the provided information to see how they can better their classroom and further help their students. In the end technology will provide not only students but everyone in general a more informed future.  

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Introduction

Hello everyone! My name is Megan Kintner and I'm currently a student at National Louis University. This is my first year here and I'm excited to see what I can walk away with.



My daughter Zoey and I at Navy Pier

To share something about my personal life I'm 24 years old and I have a beautiful daughter named Zoey who will soon be a 5 year old. She is such a strong inspiration in my life and she continues to push me to succeed everyday especially when the days seems almost impossible to finish.For the past two years I been with my boyfriend, his name is Noel and he also has a soon to be 5 year old daughter. This year for Christmas he surprised me with a puppy and she is a Serbian husky named Holly.  



My puppy Holly


 Also I currently work at a retirement community and I'm a waitress there. I been working at the facility for about 6 years now and I cant wait to finish school and work in a field that I will enjoy. On my free time, if I have any, I like to bake. I find a lot of cool ideas on Facebook or Instagram and I try to create the same thing.  It's nice that I get to use my boyfriend and his coworkers as my guinea pigs and the things I make are always a success! 

When looking back at all the careers I wanted to be when growing up and as many times that I changed my mind, I always come back to wanting to become a teacher. When looking back in my childhood and the teachers that I had; they all had something special about them that stood out to me. For example, one teacher would come to school early to help me strengthen my read skills and that was impressionable to me because she took the extra time to help me and not let me fall behind. This is what drew me to the path that I'm heading down now and I couldn't be happier.

With looking at the development of technology and how it has advanced so much through out the years I cant wait to see what it will be like when I become a teacher in the classroom. I personally believe that technology is important within the classroom because it allows not only the teacher but the students to access all kinds of information along with different types of resources.