I am so glad to have had the opportunity to go to MICCA. It gave me so many technological tools and websites to use in order to enhance my teaching within the classroom. I had no idea that so much was available and free at the same time. I am going to definitely use what I learned and employ it in my classroom for next year. One thing that I want is to make my classroom one that uses technology on a daily basis and teach students how to apply the same applications and tools in the real world.
This has really inspired me on so many levels. In the past, I have been one to shrink away from technology because of the time I assumed it would take to learn and apply for a daily lesson. The more I use the applications and tools that I have at my disposal, the more inclined I will be to use what I have learned with confidence and dexterity. I also shrank away from using technology because I felt that I didn't have the skills necessary to apply technology within the classroom, not having much of a computer background or interest. Now, I have an interest in really maximizing this on so many levels. At the MICCA conference I received information about becoming certified in integrating technology within the classroom. Whereas, at one time I would have totally dismissed this as being possible for me, I know am confident I can effectively integrate technology within the classroom and teach what I have learned to others. STEP has definitely boosted my confidence and given me the tools I need in order to apply this and begin my journey in effectively being a teacher trainer on some level.
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