Week 9

Overwhelming. That would be my one word to describe technology. Before this class started, I had no idea what a blog was, what a Voki was, or how to post a video. Even though it has taken me several attempts to successfully complete these tasks, it has without doubt, made me realize the world is moving on without me. I did not realize just how far behind I am. I would still prefer to use paper and pens, but that is not the direction of the future.


I think my favorite activities were during Week 7. I loved the Wordle website, the KidPix on atomic learning, and the Kid Zone website. I hated taking the tests on Week 8. I did not know what many of the questions were referring to.

I am going to try and incorporate the digital part (Photo Story) of technology into my class. My plan is to photograph as many students as possible during a unit and then put together a slide show using graphics and music. I think the students would enjoy seeing and laughing at themselves.

Even though some of the tasks have been time consuming and difficult for me to complete, I have enjoyed working on this project. Many times when I attend workshops in a classroom setting with "experienced" technologist, I feel intimidated and lost. I hate to ask questions for fear of reviling my lack of computer skills. The course instructors usually assume you can move along rather quickly and keep up with their instructions. For those of us who are visual learners, these lessons are perfect.

I have been reading some of the other blogs and actually became followers to a few. I have enjoyed reading the pros and cons to these lessons from other bloggers points of views.

Applaud to Michelle who has taken some of us by the hand and walked us through the difficult lessons. Without her help, I would still be trying to figure out how to post a video and create a Voki.

Thank you Michelle!!!

Happy blogging...