Week Nine: Reflection

I have to end this study with a big "Yahoo"! I am so happy with the time I spent this summer on technology. I was not sure what I was getting into when I registered for the two classes that I took. I definitely felt overwhelmed when I started out, considered quitting, but am so proud of myself for sticking with it and completing both of my technology classes. I know that technology is one of my areas of weakness. I try to take as many technology classes as I possibly can, when I can.

I feel this class was very beneficial for two reasons: First, I had to work through the assignments on my own. I spent many hours doing it, but I was forced to push through and figure things out on my own. Well, mostly on my own. I always had my Michelle safety net, which I have been grateful for. Secondly, this class exposed me to many resources for use in the classroom and many uses for these resources. At my technology level, I had no idea as to how I could use technology in my classroom. Nancy G. said that often time technology is used on the student project level only, this class and the other one I took showed me how I can incorporate technology to make my professional life easier through on-line resources and learning communities.

What did I like? I enjoyed it all. I like blogging. I enjoy sharing ideas with others and having an on-line community to talk to. I have met and shared ideas with many people that I would normally not because we are on different campuses. I think a wiki will be very beneficial to incorporate on my campus for sharing ideas and accomplishing group projects. I think this is one of my favorite discoveries. I do not think I had a least favorite discovery.

I am very excited about atomic learning. I did not know anything about that resource. It will be very beneficial to help me learn how to accomplish some of my technology skills. I have learned alot using the tutorials. I have not heard about atomic learning until this summer. I am glad to have this resource available to me.

I think the one word I would use to describe this summer of technology discovery is "starstruck". Hopefully, this word will suffice as a word. I have been in a state of awe and amazement this entire 9 - 10 weeks. I have learned about so many resources and technolgy tools available to use in my classroom that I never knew existed.

I would not change anything. The time frame was long enough. The deadline was easily met. I think the face to face sessions were an important part of this class. I like how they were offered throughout the class. It gave me the opportunity to get help without having to wait too long. I also appreciate the availability of Michelle's support. I have truly learned so much and hope to incorporate many ideas immediately. THANK YOU!!!!!