Realizing that little things
have the greatest impact,
makes life worth
EXPLORING
have the greatest impact,
makes life worth
EXPLORING
I have learned so much throughout the course of the semester. Every resource has been instrumental and I have found great ways to incorporate them within my business and personal life. Every tool listed in this portfolio has been researched, tried and/or applied. I hope that this portfolio will be instrumental for both teachers and students because it has been eye-opening for me.
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Binder open. Highlighter positioned. Head in hand. A co-worker enters my office.
"What are you doing?" she asked. "On my lunch break." I replied. "That doesn't look like food." she chuckled "On the contrary it is. "It's brain food." She laughed. "Back in school, huh?" Me: Yep. Her: For what? Me: Career and Technical Education? Her: Why? I paused. My reply to her... "Because this is what God told me to do." Her reply, "Well you better do it, then. Blessings." Me: I know right? Thank you. I realize that the Career and Technical Education is not a choice...It's who I am. I love the idea of teaching and leading within this industry. Today was the second time that this topic was discussed, this semester. In my opinion, although, technology is a very useful, resourceful and an easily accessible tool, the need for human teachers will never be obsolete. According to Naisbitt's Megatrends, "whenever new technology is introduced into society, there must be a counterbalancing human response." How can you teach technology without a presence of a teacher to show you how to use the new technology effectively and efficiently. People still have to be the constant teaching tool to lead in an ever changing technological society. Without the human aspect of teaching, students may not fully grasp the social acceptance of netiqutte and/or appropriate behavior or use of technology. Teachers also have social capital classroom settings; providing a caring teacher-student relationship where students feel that they are both cared for and expected to succeed (Muller 2001). This in turn motivates the desire to continue to learn as technologies change and expand, which opens the path for further exploration of research through different aspects of technology
I decided to go back to school to pursue my education. YAY!! Unfortunately, I have no idea what I'm doing. This portfolio started as a school project...Yeah! I absolutely NO idea what I'm doing. The teacher seems knowledgeable so I will follow her lead. In the meantime, I will be in prayer that this wonderful tool comes in handy to someone when it's all said and done. Who knows? Maybe, I'll see how much of these tools and resources are incorporated in classrooms when I do my internships. Until then, I hope that some useful information is stored here for both students, teachers and administrators.
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