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 * WEEK 1**
 * I enjoyed the reading material for the week 1. I learned this week how the concept of constructivism theory can be applied to technology in the classroom. What I liked the most of this concept was the whole that the teacher play as a facilitator and the students play the full whole of learners/teachers and their ideas would drive them to a learning process. We, as a teacher, can apply the constructivism process in different ways to motivate our students to learn. We can use online portfolios or other forms of alternative assessments and applied activities with high level thinking skills. When, teachers allow students to use their imagination. My point of the view of constructivism is that students will improve their self-esteem when they see the teacher using their ideas in the classroom. Technology refers to the designs and environmental engage learners. So, technology and constructivism have the same focus. They both focus on creation of learning. **


 * Week 2**
 * In this week’s reading I learned how important it is to establish an instructional goal for my classroom and how technology can help me achieve these goals. Also, in this week reading shows how technology can help students’ self-esteem to increase. I in particular have a student that his hand writing is almost unreadable. He always turns in his assignment late because he tried hard to make his hand-writing better. Since my school starts the one-to-one program I see a great improvement in this young man. He turns in all his assignment typed and on time now. His grades improved and he is participating more in all his classes more often now; all because we gave him a tool that he can use to improve his knowledge. Students that use technology in the daily basics in the classroom are able to think outside the box. Researches are proving that students are more engage in their classes and they are developing a better attitude in classes that are computer-based instructor. Also, studies proved that students learn more information in less time when they received computer-based instructions. We live in a digital age, so doesn’t have any reason why education shouldn’t follow the same steps.**

Week 3 My EBook: []


 * My week 3 Reflection**


 * This week was a busy week. We had to create a lesson plan and create an ebook. I enjoy creating the ebook. It was easy and very easy to navigate. The site makes it easy to source our information, as well to change font and colors. I will use this site again with my students. It will be an interesting way for them to show me how they understand the subject. I will also provide the site to my colleagues. The lesson builder site was also very informative. It makes easy for me keep my thoughts together and guide myself in how to set up a strong lesson plan. The reading this week was related to teaching students in a digital age by using 2.0 tools. Today's teacher competes with the internet. We need make sure our students know the importance of copy rights and how to search for material online. My school provides the one-to-one program. Students are using more their computer to read books and to do simulation in physics and chemistry. We need to update ourselves every day to make sure we provide the best to our students.**

My first reading this week, talk about the limited training those school districts gives to their teacher in technology. According with McRel technology research technology professional development should focus in curriculum first, technology second. They limited the training on basic technology skills or parts of computer software. My school makes the same mistake. We have training only in grading book and CSCOP. Many teachers have the difficult of introducing technology with their lessons. Many times I have to help the first grade teacher with technology in her class. She would like to do more but she is afraid of the use of computers. I also noticed that young teachers are not trained in technology they use a smart board as a big screen. The reading also mention the big mistake that school district makes such as: buy software without be trained or without know it the software will improve the knowledge of their students. Many times that is a waste of money for the school district because the students will not use the software effectively. Next reading reinforce how important is to engage students in learning activities by using technology. It is hard for many teachers to find technology that works in their classroom. I try different technologies that got my attention but my students did not like at all. Other software that did not have my attention was the favorite software for my students. Everyday new 2.0 tools appear on the market. One reason way is so hard for school teacher to need new training every three to four months to keep their selves update it with all the new information’s. I ask many times for my students help. The part of my reading this week that I liked the most was from chapter 7: Using UDL to Accurately Assess Student Progress. The factor number one was about individual learning differences. Every regular education student learn different, also, students with special needs. Teachers and administration need to release that test and assessment need to be different and able to adapt student’s needs.
 * Week 4**

Week 5 In our textbook, Web 2.0, a quote that really stood out said “Technology makes it easier for students and teachers to track the effects of efforts and facilitate more immediate feedback.” (Solomon, G., & Schrum, L.). This week’s lesson readings and videos really brought all the information that we have covered full circle. I would like to have had more videos that contained talking points. I am a note taking person, and it helps me really focus in on what I am doing when I have handwritten notes to go with my information. I hope that I can implement more of the things that I have learned this week course into my lessons. Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2007). //Web 2.0: New Tools, New Schools.// Eugene, OR: International Society for Technology in Education.