A Quick Introduction

I just wanted to quickly introduce myself while we begin this class. My name is Brock Evans and I am originally from Maryville, Tennessee. In my time at Union I have worn many hats, I have been an undergrad student, student athlete, residential adviser, and football coach in my time here. I currently serve as an admissions counselor for the college while working on my masters.

I am really looking forward to this class.  I am the product of the generation that has grown up with technology.  I am extremely excited to see where technology moves education in the coming years.

Communication

Communication has changed dramatically over the years, we once use to call people on the phone now we text, video chat, facetime, etc.  I have learned a lot from this class and believe it will help me to help my students as well as my children.  I have definitely learned things in this class that I would have never learned without it.

CAN'T WAIT

I can't wait until Christmas break is over so that I can incorporate some of the new technology information I have gained into my classroom.  I can use the classroom blog to give parents an inside scope into our room.  I can also see myself using the podcast on my edmodo account. 

Great Experience

After finishing my last assignment, the webquest for this class I can honestly say this class has tested my limits. I have learned techniques I wouldn't have learned without taking this class. The webquest is something I plan to use in my classroom and an assignment I think my students will enjoy doing. Like I have said in the past, we must incorporate technology into our classroom because our students are growing up in the technology era and it's the only way they know. This class has been an overall great learning experience for me.

WOW

Webquest kicked my butt...It was a longgggg process but one that my students will get much enjoyment and gain a great learning experience from.  Now that the class is coming to an end, I have to say that I am excited to use screencasts and podcast in my classroom!  I already incorporate edmodo.com on a weekly basis, that said, incorporating screencasts and podcast onto edmodo will be a bonus for my students.  This class has been a great learning experience!

All of this information is new to me, although I use technology in my classroom on a daily basis I don't use podcasts or blogs that we've learned about. I'm eager to incorporate them into my classroom now that I am more familiar because my students could really enjoy them and when they enjoy something they are doing, they learn. This class has been really helpful to opening my doors to different aspects of technology that are available.

Excited!

I can't wait to use podcast after Christmas break!  I plan on using podcast in my classroom by posting to our edmodo account for test review, classroom reminders, and how-to's.  Podcasts are a great learning tool when utilized to their fullest potential.  They are also great as student-created podcast to show full understanding of a concept!