Phase+1-+Reflect+on+Technological+Pedagogical+Content+Knowledge

My knowledge in technology has grown since taking this course. A few weeks ago, I would consider myself a technological amateur but now my knowledge is moderate. I seem to take about three times as long to implement the technology tools but I hope as I use them more they will become second nature. When I was a high school student, I was taught the traditional method of lecturing and handouts as computers were obsolete. My knowledge up to this point included occasional video clips, projecting web sites as well as writing samples. I did use PowerPoint and the students completed a webquest I created last year on persuasive writing. I'm really excited to try these tools with my students this next year. I'm much more comfortable with my pedagogy as I have implemented cooperative learning, active learning strategies, and tried to provide lessons where students can learn problem-solving skills. I believe in the constructivist method of teaching and I've been trying to incorporate more of this particular teaching philosophy each year. I know I will have to use this technology in moderation due to the lack of access in our school but I will look for ways we can get more technology as well as utilize as much as possible the free software. As a result, I believe my pedagogical content knowledge is more developed than my technology knowledge but I love to learn and I will continue to look for ways to improve in all areas.