The final tool! I have learned so much throughout this training. I am really looking forward to getting my technology and beginning to implement ideas. I really like studyladder.com, word clouds, and Skype. I am really excited about implementing my lesson from tool #7 and collaborating with the Middle School AIM class. I also plan to have my students create a word cloud using words from their Science unit of study.
My thinking about learning has changed dramatically. One of the first things I think of now is how I can integrate technology into my lesson plans and how I can use technology to meet my lesson objectives. I have also allowed my students to make more mistakes when learning to use technology. I have overcome my fear of them breaking or hurting the equipment and I am allowing them to access technology more independently.
I thought I knew an adequate about technology before starting 11 tools and I am surprised by how much I learned going through this program and how much I still need to learn.
