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**Course Reflections**
For this course, I had envisioned to expand my knowledge on the integration of the different disciplines of multimedia technology in my classroom. I believe that the integration of multimedia technology in the classroom is important to provide a wide variety of learning opportunities to our students. Most of today’s learners are technology savvy and expect that technology be seamlessly integrated into their learning process. I feel that through the course readings and assignments I was able to improve my knowledge and experiences regarding the different multimedia disciplines. The experience of creating a Public Service Announcement has been wonderful, because the process involve the integration of several multimedia technologies. In addition, it has deepened my vision on working in a real collaboration environment. The outcome I have obtained from this course is completely aligned with the ones I had envisioned, because the experiences through the different assignments had given me the skill and knowledge to integrate multimedia technology as one of my instructional strategies. The outcomes achieved during this course are completely relevant to my role as educator. As a 21st century teacher, I want to deliver to my students the education they deserve. One of my purposes is to prepare and lead my students towards their future working life. To reach this goal it is imperative for educators to experience the use and advantages of multimedia technologies, this course has provided just that. Our students possess different learning styles and the integration of multimedia assists you to reach each one of those styles. However, as educators, we cannot just use the integration of multimedia as a passive educational tool, the real benefit of this tool is to be also an active tool, meaning students needs to able to use it in a creative manner. When students are able to learn from and use the different multimedia technology tools, they are one-step closer to be prepared for their future jobs and its requirements. I cannot say that my outcomes have not been achieved, because the design of the course had given the experiences to reach each one of them. Each of the assignments had helped me to understand the magnitude of the influence of the multimedia technology. I have also learned how to use and integrate this technology tool in my classroom. Since the first week of the course, we are doing hands on activities that prepare us to expand our knowledge and vision towards the different multimedia disciplines. By participating and creating the different assignments in this course, I feel more confident in designing lessons that provide the opportunity for my students to create their own projects. The learning process behind this course is based on hands on activities and collaboration as teams. These strategies are the most important strategies we need to use, as teachers, to provide our students with the best learning experience they deserve. I feel very successful in completing each of the assignments. The readings and the assignments instructions gave me the information I needed to complete each one of them effectively. Another resourceful tool was the web conference, the discussions and information shared in the different conference, also helped me accomplish the goal propose through each assignments. The PSA assignment was the most difficult one because of the nature of working as a group. Assignments that involve teamwork are difficult to handle, and when the team members are not able to work in person, it feels a little stressful. However, the use of the technology tools available, like Google sites, e-mail, and web cams, we managed to communicate and collaborate effectively with each other regardless of the distance. I believe that with the right attitude and choosing the appropriate technology tools any project can be accomplish successfully. Through this course, I was able to develop and expand my knowledge and skills of the different multimedia tools. I feel more comfortable in integrating more of these multimedia technologies in my classroom, and share it with my peers. The experiences acquired in this course had also encouraged me to improve my leadership skills by showing others the benefit these tools represents for the education of our children. I believe that as educators, we need to work together help each other and strengthen each other to deliver the education our students deserve. This means that all the knowledge and experiences I gain through the process of getting this master degree in Educational Technology, needs to be employed to assist others in become technology literate. I have really enjoyed this course, but above all, I have enjoyed the hands on activities. These assignments are the ones that help us understand the real meaning of technology integration.