Introduction, Vison, and Goals!

Buenos Tardes! (Good Afternoon)

My name is Ashley Thornton. I am a senior Art major with an all-level certification emphasis. A little about me, or three random facts. I am President of a Sorority on campus. I have a puppy. She is a Chihuahua-Poodle mix (Chipoo), and her name is Pumpkin. Finally, I hate the taste of Italian Sausage. So there are some things about me. I have actually had a blog previous to this class, but I had never thought about using it in a classroom setting. I have to admit that I am in love with the idea!

My vison for technology in the classroom is where I am able to create a positive and fun learning enviroment with the help of technology. That I am able to make my lessons more engaging and productive with the help of technology. Its important, not only in art, but also any other subject area, for instructors to explore and be creative with all the advancements technology has made and working to always being incorportating them into the classroom. As teachers we are responsible for creating effective and engaging instruction. Instruction that prepares our students for not just what is going on in the classroom, but also for life outside of the classroom. Staying current with technology and incorportating it into my classroom is one easy way to accomplish this.

The goals that I have for this semester is to be open minded and collect ideas for my future role as an instructor. For example, using technology to plan engaging, fun, and effective lessons for my classroom. Even though it is the fourth week of class, I have already learn so much. I am excited about what we will be working on in up coming weeks. Another goal that I have is that I can add more tools to my teacher toolbox. In this class I hope to become aware of what it means to engage my students with technology.