EDT 501- Research, Trends, and Issues in Educational Technology.  This course acclimated me to current educational technology research, trends, and issues involved in today’s digital classroom. I observed a wide range of technology developments, and investigated current trends impacting the field of educational technology. This course allowed me to explore, analyze, and reflect upon key issues related to technology for the twenty-first century classroom.

• For this class, I reflected upon the following subjects:
• "What Technology Is and Isn't"
• "Why Technology is Important:
• "Emerging Technologies in K-12 Instruction"
• "Funding Technology and the Digital Divide"
• "Legal Issues Surrounding Educational Technology"
• "Ethical Issues in Educational Technology"
• During the duration of this course, students collaborated  on a discussion board. This provided students with an opportunity to discuss and evaluate technology issues and emerging resources. 
 
• Click on each link to find an example of my reflections:
• "Defining Technology Integration"
• "Utilizing Technology to its Fullest Potential Will Actively Engage and Better Prepare Students for Tomorrow"
• "Blogging: An Effective Resource for Today's Web 2.0 Student"
• "Commiting to Technology is Key to Overcoming the Digital Divide"
• "Making Students Aware of Copyright Laws will Help Prevent Plagiarism"
• "Promoting Proper Computer Use is a Top Priority for Educators"