I think it is always important to be cognizant of how technology works, especially as a teacher. Technology can be such a beneficial tool in the classroom and with that being the case, teachers must know how to properly use it. Students should not be expected to utilize technology in a meaningful way if they are not shown how. I believe that teachers should model the use of technology in the most positive way. As well as this, the use of technology is becoming increasingly more and more prevalent in all classrooms. This reiterates how important it is for teachers to be aware of how to provide the most beneficial, constructive, and meaningful technological instruction. I could use the knowledge that I learned from these quizzes in many ways as a teacher. For example, I could ask students to make an iMovie over their favorite historical figure. Along with this, before these quizzes, I was not too familiar with Keynote. I was intrigued by the fact that this tool allows you to create charts that can be adapted for many lessons. For example, a lesson on probability. I appreciate the knowledge that I gained from earning this badge and feel that it laid an excellent foundation for my success in technology use.
