I would like to briefly blog about my feelings about using technology in the classroom and teachers as “agents of change”. Although I’m still a new teacher, and I have both insecurities and flaws in my teaching abilities, I recognize that even I can and will have a significant impact on my students. Additionally, as teachers, both our actions and words, will reach far beyond the classroom, and into the everyday lives of our students. With this, comes great responsibility (and I suppose great fear) to bring the best learning opportunities to our students. And every now and then (I hope), our words might seep into the ears of the administration and/or our coworkers, and in this way, we can implement change subtly, but positively.
My coworkers influence me and the way that I teach, as well- I recognize the great things they do, and reflect upon how I can utilize their methods and styles to augment my own teaching strategies. While sometimes I am frustrated with both the Regents Curriculum and the approach that some teachers take (i.e. top scoring, 20-year veterans that are “teaching to the test”), I am inspired by other teachers whose teaching has become more of an art form, and whose influence on the students is both educational and motivational.
I am looking forward to this school year, and to the changes that I will make in my own curriculum, because I know that my teaching philosophy and practices, like technology, is vitally important and should be constantly revisited throughout the year.
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