Reflection On the Three Weeks On EDU401 Course

EDU401( educational technology)is one of the most effective courses I have ever took. It aims to teach candidates the way of using technology in education and how technology can be used to make the learning/teaching process as effective as possible. In three weeks , I learned a lot of things that just made me feel so frustrated and maybe upset. I felt like If I were living in the stone age. Seriously, I felt like I am really outdated. Although, I use internet in e- mailing, shopping, reading, writing and more, I've never learned about using technology in teaching. I just connected technology and teaching with the usage of projectors, smart-boards and presentations. I've never thought about using it while teaching till I took this effective course. I learned a lot in such a way that I am really unhappy I wasted my time in the past. I learned how to blog in academic way.I learned how to use different websites such as: blogger, twitter, wikis and delicious not just as a student but also as a future teacher. I learned that a good teacher is the one who teaches from her heart and keep updated .However, I cannot follow or let's say I take a lot of time to do assignments(5 hours a day) which cause me a horrible headache. So, no one dare to tell me that I am a digital native. Unfortunately,I am a digital immigrant; I admit it. I wished I've took this course from the prep year and continue taking different courses and levels about technology till graduation year.At least, I would be much better in technology than what I am now. When I see how different people from different nationalities are a way better that me, I really feel so sad.In conclusion, I will not stop learning about technology. I will take different courses after graduation specified and specialized in technology to keep myself updated. Otherwise, a day will come and I will know nothing. Technology is everywhere and used everyday.