This semester I’ve learned a lot about incorporating technology in the classroom. I’ve also gained an awareness of how fast technology use is growing in the classroom. In my future classroom I envision incorporating different types of technology not only to make my teaching more effective but to enhance the learning of my students. One simple piece of technology I plan on using are all the different Microsoft programs, excel, PowerPoint, word and publisher. To me these are classic and beneficial uses of technology. Excel for example can further develop a student’s math skills in a practical way that might benefit them later on. I’d love for each individual to have a Microsoft tablet that way we can use these programs on a daily basis for all subject areas. Tablet use in my classroom would also be great because of the educational games and books my students can store on them. If each child had one, it would eliminate our need for computers in the classroom. Starting up computers can take up classroom time and students can’t take the computer home. With a tablet I can teach a lesson and the students can start on the assignment and finish it at home on their tablets.

Personally digital equity is a great idea. I don’t know a lot about the latest educational technology resources. I know some of these resources can be very beneficial to my students and my teaching. I’d love to attend conferences were educators can increase my awareness of the latest classroom technology resource. I’m also really passionate about low-income students having access to the same technology as high-income schools. I believe technology can really benefit a student.  I want every student to have the same opportunities to learn. I think digital equity can help close the technology gap in public schools and further the learning development of student.