WHY+TAKE+THE+JOURNEY?

=**__WHY LEARN MORE????? / WHAT MOTIVATED ME?????__** =

My profession has become increasingly immersed in technology since I began teaching 7 years ago, and until recently, my use of technology in the classroom has been somewhat limited. In the last few years I've seen colleagues and students do amazing things with technology in the classroom, and I've realized that it's time to expose them to new material and challenge them to think and learn differently. By doing this I hope to keep them engaged and excited about my subject, and to avoid the "numbness" trap that many of today's learners fall into when faced with antiquated teaching techniques ( [|A VISION OF STUDENTS TODAY] ).

Now that I have a fairly good grasp on the curriculum material, I have made it one of my goals to enhance my curriculum with technology in mind. In doing this, I also have to keep in mind who is sitting in front of me in the classroom ([|PAY ATTENTION TO WHO YOU TEACH!] ). We are in the age of the "Digital Learner", and I truly believe it is time for more teachers (including myself), to embrace this and use it to our advantage. Our students are learning differently than students did 20 years ago, and with so much technology at their fingertips I think it would be futile to resist the digital age. By going this route, I hope to learn more about my subject area and improve the way my students learn as well. My motivations for committing to this have not changed as of yet, however the possibilities I have come across are far beyond what I imagined, and I am looking forward to trying out many new options. Through the LTT program I hope to explore this avenue further and expand my understanding and use of web-based curriculum. ([|FOOD FOR THOUGHT???])




=**WHAT ABOUT THESE ONES?** =