I am excited to explore the topics in this course this semester. Technology is something I integrate heavily into my own learning as a student, so I am eager to learn how that can translate into my teaching practice. I am particularly interested in exploring the topics of using technology as an accessibility tool through UDL frameworks, as well as gamification to increase student engagement, as that is something I vividly remember doing in the computer lab in my early education.

Something I am excited to dive deeper into is multimedia learning and video editing as I have some basic experience in that through my previous degree and employment. Additionally, I am extremely intrigued by the topic of using AI as a tool for teaching, lesson planning, and incorporating adaptations. 

I am feeling some slight challenges with fluctuating between ideas for the free-inquiry project. I typically struggle with decision paralysis initially when given free range of topic choice. There are so many topics I would love to explore but am trying to find balance between exploring an ambitious project and being realistic about time-management. 

Overall, I hope to become more comfortable experimenting and interacting with technology in an educational setting. As well as how to apply my own techniques for learning accessibility with technology into the classroom through an educators mindset.