Prior to this module, I was apprehensive about using technology in the classroom as I had only ever experienced IT being used for typing up work and creating PowerPoint presentations. I was not confident in using it in the classroom, which is quite common of the teachers of this generation, possibly because we are 'digital immigrants' in children's technological world (Prensky, 2001).
After having visited Shirley Warren School I was able to see the potential benefits of technology and media being put into practice, and using this myself enabled my confidence in teaching it to grow. Improving teachers' confidence is important as 'digital technologies have become embedded in popular culture' which is something we cannot ignore (Futurelab, 2010:7), particularly as children would be placed at a disadvantage upon leaving school if they do not know how to access this (Dean, 2010).
One of the implications for my future practice is that I should ensure that children know that I value multimodal texts and technology, as well as developing my own confidence in using it. The potential for technology was evident in the media that children produced at Shirley Warren, particularly for children who find writing difficult. This provides them with an alternative method of recording as well as an exciting mode and context. I am eager to use technology in school, integrating it into the curriculum and supporting children in their development of digital literacy and confidence in using media and technology.
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