Software Skills

I think all the software we learned about were all beneficial. These softwares will help our teaching and add many possibilites to our classrooms.  Taking the time to go over this software was interesting and definatley worth it.  I am more aware of the different technology and how to use it properly.  Even in microsoft word learning about the different fonts to use.  I always knew there were hundreds of fonts but now I am more aware of how to use them.  And in my own classroom I will have to make flyers and handouts for parents so now I know what will catch their attention.  I have been using Microsoft Word for a really long time and never knew all the stuff I could do on it until learning about it in this class.  Learning to use a smartboard is important. Technology is getting more advanced each day and I think teachers need to try new things.  The smartboard offers so many new ideas.  Kids love the smartboard and seem to be excited to use it.  Learning how to use a smartboard will keep the classroom refreshed with new ideas.  I also like concept maps in publisher, more for the teacher than the student.  They are helpful when teachers need to plan out what they want to teach for a certain amount of time.  If a teacher is teaching a unit.. this gives the unit an overview of what the teacher wants to include.  I am happy that I gained these software skills to be a better teacher and use technology in my classroom.