EDUC4416-EDUC4417

__**Welcome!**__

This page is dedicated to accomplishments and reflections of my experience with EDUC-4416 and EDUC-4417 Computer Science courses offered during my time at the Schulich School of Education's Bachelor of Education program offered at Nipissing University.


 * Assignments**

Please click on the following links to direct you to more information on some of the assignments of EDUC-4416 and EDUC-4417

__@Turing__ __@Emerging Technology Review__ __@SMART Board Lesson__ __@Web 2.0 Tools__ __Multimedia Presentations__

__**Reflections of EDUC 4416 and EDUC-4417**__

My personal goal for these courses was to better prepare myself for the possibility of teaching Computer Science at the high school level. This includes a better awareness of the curriculum expectations as well as the technology students are exposed to. I feel remarkably confident I have achieved my goal and I look forward to applying to a Computer Science position in a high school near my home.

This program, as well as this course, has contributed positively to my own personal growth. I believe this growth is evident by the existence of this webpage and the various content within. I am more comfortable with online interactive content, SMART Boards and the SMART Notebook software, programming in Python, creating presentations with Prezi, to name but a few. What I am most pleased and excited about is this Wiki. Learning how to create a web site with multiple pages, attach files, properly represent code (please see my Python section) is something I very much look forward to integrating into my future experience.

Content I have learned from this course that I would apply to a future class includes the utilization of more student-centred and student-led learning. I have learned it is not necessary for teachers to solely introduce knowledge to students, but rather it may be a good practice to assign students to teach themselves topics and share back with the class. Students presenting knowledge in different ways will also help with the multiple intelligences in the class and to contribute to a differentiated approach to learning.

Through these courses I have come to know within myself that technology is not just a hobby of mine, but a passion. I enjoy learning about all forms of technology and I hope to share that passion with my future students.

Throughout this course I learned how to better manage my time and prioritize assignments. As a majority of the course was independent work, I was able to work on my own according to my own schedule and have my assignments completed well in advance of the due date. I have learned it is a great stress reducer to have assignments done a week early so that I may take my time with any finishing touches or last minute complications.

Some of the best experiences in the class included the casual atmosphere and ability to communicate freely with other students. The Question and Answer portion after student presentations was driven by student interest and curiosity. The small class size of six students significantly encouraged group discussions and allowed everyone an equal opportunity to contribute. The small class size also allowed for our media group assignment to be very fun as everyone was able to make a contribution according to their strengths.