End of Semester Reflection

 1. How did you use AI applications in your practicum?

I did not use AI at all in my practicum. I learned that AI applications such as ChatGPT can be used in the classroom to come up with ideas for lessons that also connect to curricular outcomes. 

2. What did you learn or “take-away” from this course and how has your perspective about integrating technology into K to 6 education changed/grown throughout the course?

Before this course I had a limited knowledge on how I could incorporate technology into the classroom. My knowledge has grown and I have learned that I can use Scratch and Prezi to integrate technology into my teaching practice. In addition to this I was able to learn about a variety of other applications and how they can be integrated into the classroom. My main take away from this course was that technology can be integrated into the classroom without feeling forced.

3. How did this course help you answer your “burning” question about the use of digital technologies in K to 6 education?

This course helped me to integrate more technology into my teaching practice during practicum. Before this practicum I thought that I would never use the smartboard or other applications but this course really opened my eyes to what I could do with tech in the classroom. I used the MathUp program that is utilized by the CBE to teach math in the classroom. In addition to this I used the EPIC book website to read books to students and teach them about science. Because of this course and my practicum I now feel a rising sense of confidence when it comes to using technology in the classroom. I will continue to utilize applications and the smartboard in the classroom to further develop student learning.

4. How did you contribute to the learning of others?

I contributed to the learning of the students in my practicum by utilizing different applications and the smartboard to teach the students about literacy, math, and science. I used MathUp, UFLI, and EPIC to teach these concepts to students on the smartboard.

5. What did you learn from others?

Although I did not use AI in my practicum I did learn from my mentor teacher how she uses AI. She uses AI to come up with ideas for activities during lessons. This is something that I will probably use in the future.