What EME 5050 Brought Out In Me! - Learning Summary

What EME 5050 Brought Out In ME!
Written by: Jessica Levene

As a digital native learner
I knew when I became a middle school teacher,
That growing up using cell phones and the Internet
I’d have to work to ensure my students could connect.

Prior to EME 5050, I began using a teacher blog
Then I realized I was being a complete technology hog.
I’ve learned that when using technology I should not be the only one
When I started using clickers, wikis, and blogs, both my students and I won.

Through my weekly reflection blogs and the use of digital storytelling
I have since learned with technology, there is a lot less yelling.
When students are engaged,
They don’t have time to misbehave.

I created an extensive curriculum wiki page that allows my students the opportunity control their own learning;
Now my students are coming to class with zest and a yearning.
Through the use of Diigo, PBWorks, and iRubric
My personal learning network has grown by the cubic.

Although extensive planning and technology-integrated lessons
Require teachers to stay well past their paid sessions.
Knowing I am better preparing my students for future technology skills
Is the primary reason my jobs gives me chills.

Through EME 5050, I’ve learned there are copyright laws in which I must adhere to
And with my new acknowledgment; I’ve designed information fluency mini-lessons that help my students know what to do.
Whether I am grading students’ authentic-learning assessments or searching for online resources and websites,
Evaluating using an analytical rubric is something I need to use to make sure I do it right.

I feel as though through EME 5050 I’ve created a useful presence online
And I know that when this class is over, it will still be mine.
Overall, through blogging and reflection,
EME 5050 contributed to my technology-integration addiction.