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 As I reflect on the Ed Tech Program, I can definitely say that I am in awe of how the program has evolved. I was in the second cohort of the program, Cohort 2, and 10 years later, I am still overwhelmed with the enriching experience in using all the different technology tools introduced in the program. This program empowers educators and staff alike to use innovative tools and methodologies to enhance teaching and learning in this digital age.   I cannot say that the topics themselves were a challenge, but the overwhelming abundance of tools available to explore. It can be time consuming to explore these tools and identify which ones work best for each individual's needs.  My biggest takeaway are the student-centered approaches to technology integration. It is also important that we as educators are up to date with these technologies while taking into consideration and prioritizing our students' learning needs, insterests, and learning styles to ensure that we create eng...

 Good Morning and welcome to the TechTrek, where we explored a dynamic journey of instructional design with technology. In this course we were guided through the ever-evolving landscapes of learning and the use of technology.  My initial thoughts about this course were guided by the following key questions:  1) What is instructional design with techology? and, 2) Why is instructional desihm with technology important?  Through this course we understood instructional design with technology to be a strategis (and lengthy) process in curation of effective learning experiences by intergrating innovative technologies into our education practices and strategies we already use in the classroom. It involved desiging, developing, and delivering digital learning materials and experiences that engage all our learners and enhance learning outcomes.  Instructional design with technology now more than ever is significant in modern education for many reasons:  It enables p...

Reflecting on a Student Tech Product course brings back memories of a fascinating journey through the intersection of technology and education. This course, designed to arm teachers with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving tech landscape, is much more than just a series of assignments. It's a gateway to understanding how technology can enhance learning, streamline productivity, and even ignite innovation within the academic sphere. One of the most striking aspects of this course is its ability to demystify technology tools through the exploration of how to use various tech products. This dive into technology fosters a sense of curiosity among teachers, encouraging them to not just be users of technology, but creators and innovators as well along with our digital native students.  The hands-on approach adopted by the course is particularly noteworthy. By engaging directly with the latest gadgets, software, and platforms, we teacher gained practical ex...