As a user of technology, at every chance I get, I am elated to learn more about this course.

When
I found out that I will be doing Educational Technology this semester I was thrilled.
My lecturer, Mrs. Williams Young, will always be remembered as an individual with a sense of
humour and inspiration. She afforded me the opportunity to manipulate many new devices and
tools. We were also exposed to different materials highlighting the importance of integrating
technology in the classroom. As I reflect on the course, I must admit that I have learnt a lot.
I strongly believe that technology integration is and will continues to increase in the Jamaican
society. This is so because after doing an essay on the article Our Brain Extended by Marc
Prensky which states that the new curriculum has many implications for the wider society, even
through the Jamaicas education system. It is essential that teachers retain the skills and
behaviours of professionals in a digital age, they must become calm being co-learners with their
students and colleagues.
Being engage with technology at school has had a great impact on me as it has given me more
knowledge of technology gadgets such as using the internet to create websites. We were able to
having discussions and gaining information through schoology by podcasts, movie makers,
interactive presentations and much more. This course has also taught me the different techniques
that I can use to plan effective lesson plans for students. By using my knowledge of technology
application, I will be able to help my students at schools and my colleague at work to analyse,
learn, explore and think critically and also to be creative, innovative in this digital age.
This class was puzzling at times, but I have learned so many new ways to integrate technology
into the classroom. I have learned how to engage students more by using technology in different
ways, such as telling story using audacity to record my voice or using movie maker to show and

tell the story. I have also learned how to operate many tools that will become useful in helping
my teaching skills in the classroom. As I learnt how to use different technological tools, I was
determined to try different things even though I wasnt sure how it would work, but because of
my determination and curiosity, I did and it worked.
As I eagerly accepted the opportunity to explore educational technology, my darkened state was
lit as it was brought to my attention how technology of the 21st century learners are. However, as
the course progressed new information surfaced. At some point in the course I felt frustrated, but
I continued to do what I had to do, knowing that it would only redound to my success.
As I continued my reflection I realize that this course has helped me to understand that the use of
interactive educational activities can promote higher order thinking skills, such as problem
solving, critical thinking and creativity. This has being proven this to be true, based on the
presentations deliver in class. This course has helped me as I work with my colleagues and we
collaborate and make decisions while we use various activities using Microsoft power point,
publisher, and podcast/audio recording to create meaningful, learning experiences.
I strongly believe that technology has become a vehicle for educational growth and I am pleased
to be a part of this vision.