Course Expectations

I don't want to be that teacher...the teacher that stands in front of her class and can't figure out how to work the overhead projector, how to connect the DVD player to the television or how to access the latest educational software in the student computer lab. After teaching third grade for a few years, I realized that I would have to work at keeping up on the latest computer technology so that I could at least keep ahead of my students. I am here in this course to increase my knowledge of current computer applications and programs. I also want to learn how to better incorporate appropriate technology into the teaching of students with disabilities.

It seems to me that the average school teacher this day in age is extremely undereducated when it comes to computer applications. That being said, computer applications in special education are even further unknown meaning that students are not receiving the best education they deserve due to lack of access to technology that might help them meet their goals. I hope this course exposes me to technology that can help my future students learn to the best of their ability.