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EDLD 5364 Course Reflection
 * At the beginning of this class I thought I had a good insight on the expectation of this course. However, this course went far beyond my expectation and carried it to a whole other level. Through the duration of this course I was able to explore the technology activities such as CAST UDL lessons and ebooks to differentiate instruction. In the first couple of weeks, of this course an assignment was to create an ebook. This was one of the most enlightening assignment yet. By developing my e-book I was able to really consider ways to address the needs of my students. I believe it was an assignment that will be beneficial to incorporate in my class, mainly as a formative assessment tool. This would be used to help students understand concepts, which were taught. **
 * Often times, educators believe they are integrating technology within their lesson because they have the equipment accessible for the students to use. However, this class //Teaching with Technology// brings this to another aspect. It made me explore why it’s important to teach with technology and how it can benefit your students. By using technology effectively it will allow students to become more self- sufficient, **** ind **** ependent, and create critical thinkers. This allow students to explore other skills they may not necessary be able to explore in a traditional pen and paper classroom. This course also helps the teacher gain confidence and gaining comfort in using new technology in their classroom. **
 * Educators need to know that they do not need to know every aspect of the software they are teaching. By understanding that it is okay to explore new concepts along with the students. I thought this was a great concept because sometimes teachers tend to shy away from things that they have not perfected. In the future, I would like to explore more courses, which will bring new and innovative ways to teach technology. **