Technology Teaching

We were given the assignment today to define "Technology" "Technology Education" and "Technology Teaching," I liked the definitions we came up, but what I want to comment on here is Technology teaching. I have had many different experiences teaching (the MTC, EFY, etc.) and I have come to a firm conviction that a truly effective teacher not only shows a student something, but creates a desire in that student to learn more. A teacher is someone who can teach someone something that will enable them to learn more - but not just that, the teacher presents it in such a way that the student becomes interested enough to take those tools and learn more on their own. I think that technology education is the epitome of this since everything we teach is constantly changing, and used to enhance or further our knowledge.

20 Stick Game

I liked how Geoff talked about breaking hard things up into small pieces today. I just received a new calling in my ward and I have been feeling a little in over my head. I think that at times the Lord gives us just enough so that we feel overwhelmed and will rely on Him. Too often I don't take the time to break my huge decisions, trials, assignments, etc. into smaller pieces and simply focus on winning the small battle or accomplishing the small task.

I also thought it was pertinent that we talked about reflection and the fact that true reflection is not just reliving what happened but changing as a result of it. I think of TTE 125, or 225 and all the things I learned and then promptly forgot, or simply didn't use. I think my resolution this semester is to actually put into practice the things that I learn and not allow them to just pass through me.