After having gone through this class, I have become more aware of the issues in technology integration in the classroom, particularly with regards to the digital divide and the importance of using technology in ways that promote equity for all students. Having this awareness has made me more attuned to using technology in ways that go beyond basic skills and instead challenge students to engage in deeper forms of thinking. In addition, I have gained a more nuanced understanding of designing instruction as a result of learning about the instructional design process. I hope to take this understanding and apply it to my own instructional planning, particularly with regards to being detailed and thorough about my instructional process and constantly reflecting on my instruction in order to improve student learning. However, I think the most important thing I have learned in this class is the importance of cultivating a constructivist classroom and how integrating technology in the classroom can serve as a powerful tool for students to be active participants in the learning process. I hope that my classroom will reflect the core values of constructivism and I think I am better equipped and prepared to ensure that I use a constructivist approach when planning my instruction. In the end, I was able to take all that I have learned and apply it towards our final project, which I think will serve as invaluable tool for me to use in the classroom.
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