With the end of this semester I reflect on the fact that the most valuable things learned have come out of those experiences which caused the most frustration. I have learned that there is a veritable smorgasbord of computer technology that will support and improve my ability to teach. The sheer amount of technology combined with the speed at which it is created and updated in addition to my limited technological capabilities is a daunting realization. It is a struggle for me to balance possibilities with realities. I constantly have to remind myself that I can't possibly learn everything there is to learn but if I just learn one thing at a time, there exists only improvement in my teaching abilities.
Group work seems to be the bane of my existence and yet this class has solidified my belief in its importance within the education arena. It has also renewed my determination to implement it in such a way that my students will come to prefer it rather than despise it.
The conclusion I have reached is that I wish to continue my development in acquiring a higher level of computer proficiency and further realize the potential of group work. My continued work in these two areas will help me to nurture those 21st century skills that all of us need to create happy and meaningful lives for today and any tomorrows that may come.
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