In my personal experience, my biggest challenge for using technology in my classes is getting rid of my fears. I did not grow up with technology, so it does not come easy to me yet. Besides, because of my migratory status in Panama, I had to spend several years away from working in regular classrooms. I did not realize how much technology had advanced in the field of education in the last few years. It was not until last year when I began to teach again that I began to experience this revolution. Since then, I have felt that I have a lot to learn on this matter in order to feel more at ease using all the different kinds of tools and programs that are available for teachers and students. Right now, I feel a little scared because there is so much information available that I do not know if I will be able to process it all quickly. I know I need time.
I have read that his fear of technology is a normal feeling that many teachers experience at the beginning when they are not used to using technology in their teaching. I know I have to be open minded and look for ways to train myself so that I can overcome such fears. I will try to do it one step at a time and little by little I am sure I will be able to integrate technology into my classes properly.
In fact, I have already begun solving my problem or better said, challenge. My first step has been taking this course which will help me build the necessary skills to be able to implement technology in my classes. The next step is to ensure I will continue receiving the right training to be able to use technological tools in my teaching effectively. It is not just a matter of learning new technology-enhanced activities, but the key is to learn how to integrate them in my classes. I will try to find good opportunities in my courses to put into practice what I have learned. Thank goodness, my workplace is open to this and provides the necessary means to be able to fulfill the goal.
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