Reflection

Well here we are, nearly at the end of the ICT module. Although i've enjoyed it i have to say it's been a long four and a bit months. It just seems to have gone on forever. There's been so many ups' and downs in that time, more downs than up's but thats life eh! Most of the lessons have been enjoyable and eye opening, although i hate been put on the spot and having to create something there and then in uni. I like to have a fiddle and create on my own as i seem to have an imagination blackout as soon as someone asks to me do something on the spur of the moment. I think the least enjoyable lesson was one very near the beginning of the module were we looked at validity and reliability etc of the internet. I understand why it had to be taught but i'm still wary of using the internet sites for anything other than official documents. I also don't particular like reading off the internet, give me a good old fashioned book to turn the pages of anyday!
The module has increased my awareness of the benefits of using ICT in Nursery and i now try where possible to integrate it into our Nursery sessions. However, as Moyle states  it only becomes a good use of ICT when the pupils become actively involved in the lesson, so i try to ensure it is used effectively and that the children are as involved and engaged as possible. I'm already thinking ahead of how i can use it for future topics. I still wish i had more time to play around with all the fab software i've now got downloaded onto my own laptop,2 ANIMATE, Textease and Photostory, but with work, family, GSCE science and my NVQ 3 in Better Reading something has to take a back seat and unfortunatly for the time being it has to be the fun things. Talking of my NVQ i better sign off now as i've got an assignment to have in on Wed about the 3 main reading strategies that i haven't even started yet. No rest for the wicked eh!