Just as I was in 810, I am once again amazed at the growth and learning that I feel I have done in just 8 INTENSE, but short weeks! From creating wiki's and talking on blogs to navigating websites and then building or own, this class has packed in a lot of information and learning into a short amount of time! Through building a WebQuest and climbing StAIRs, I am now in much better shape to share and implement technology and online learning with my students and my peers on our race into the 21st Century of learning. I am thrilled with the prospect of integrating (and creating) more WebQuests with my students and will approach the idea of blogging with an open mind that it can work in an elementary setting!
Over the past 8 weeks, I have been both reminded and enlightened about the use of effective teaching strategies when integrating technology. Deductive, Inductive, Mathetics, oh my! It's simply amazing, how even little bits of all of these can help students flourish and grow academically. It can't be a matter of which ONE to use, but rather which ONES to use when considering effective teaching through technology, and I am grateful for that enhanced knowledge.
As I move forward into Session 812 and beyond, the learning that I have done will allow me the opportunity to continue to grow and build upon my passion for educational technology as I continue to reach for "the moon and the stars" with bringing a quality education to my students through technology integration. Simply put, and honestly speaking; it is what they all deserve and I am most determined (and excited) to give it to them!
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I am with you on your use of the word intense. I have felt overwhelmed at times but at the end of each class I feel so excited about all that I have learned.
ReplyDeleteIt's crazy how much we've learned in a short time! It was fun working with you!
ReplyDeleteWell said! Life is one continuous learning adventure. Best wishes as you continue on towards your MAET=8-)
ReplyDeleteWell done Trish, I know what you mean... it has been one amazing learning experience hasn't it? I am so looking forward to sharing my learning with my students. Good to work with you.
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