1. I have learned so much, and when it is listed, it looks like even more. I was not even aware of the possibilities of Google Docs, Spreadsheets, and Presentation. The fact that it saves all of your work upon exiting really sold me. I am also a new fan of blogging, podcasting, and videocasting. Our podcasting project was surprisingly fun, and it is a great idea, as is blogging and Comments4Kids, for the classroom.Twitter is also very new for me. I am still learning what all it has to offer. Along with YouTube, Personal Learning Network, and communicating with other students and teachers outside of my region, I have found new ways to use these tools to my advantage. I never knew YouTube could have such helpful and educational videos. This is also the case with iTunes and iTunesU, although I am still not sure if I am a fan of iTunesU yet. I have yet to discover the benefits iTunesU can offer. Adding pictures and images to the blog has been a new lesson for me. I am glad I learned how to do it. Not only will all this help me grow as a professional, but so will ACCESS, ALEX, and Delicious. I will also be able to use Google forms and data bases to keep my classroom organized. If I ever need to refer back to these topics, I can always visit Foliotek. These tools and programs have truly made me more tech literate and will help be better my future school.
2/3. With all of the above been said, I do not think it is anything I would have liked to learn that I didn't. When entering this class, I did not expect to have learned so much. I can only hope to retain everything.
4. To a certain extent, yes, this class did excite me. At times though, I can say it was bit frustrating. With all of this being very new to me, sometimes it felt like it would be to much for me to actually learn from it. This class has taught me how to better manage my time and to only focus on present assignments. I spent most of this semester worried about what was to come next month and this showed itself not to be a good trait.
5. I would say all of the lessons, at first, appeared to be intellectually challenging. This was only because I was afraid of technology and scared of the outcomes. Now I can say I can face some problems with a better attitude.
6. If there was one thing I would change about this course, it would be the workload. It can become a bit challenging when taking 5 other classes.
7. I consider myself to be on a some what good level as far as being technologically literate. It could use much improvement. Now when I sit in front of a computer I am not easily intimidated. I read instructions more carefully and take my time when following them.
8. To improve my skills I will work with programs more often and also try new ones. Any courses that are offered for teachers, I will enroll. I know my technological literacy will determine how smooth my classroom will run. It is up to me to stay moderate.
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WOW we learned so much in such a short period of time!!
ReplyDeleteThe only way to retain what you have learned is to use it. So use your new skills in your classes and your life. And keep exploring, learning more. technology changes every day. So should you!
ReplyDeleteI wrote this in response to Margaret Hine's (TT 11) similar comment on the workload. "As far as the workload goes, you should expect that you have to spend about about two times as much time outside of class as you do in class. Many of our students work full time or have family responsibilities that make a full load very difficult. But I am certain you would not want your educational opportunities watered down just because many students have external obligations."
Good luck as you pursue your teachning career.