Week 1

This week we had our first class meeting. At first it was a little confusing because our group wasn't put in the same room so it took a little while to figure it out and we got started late. Once we got started it went well. Our group works nicely together and I am looking forward to working with them this semester!

Keeping up with the Changing Times!

Well it is true what they say...change is inevitable. We are done with our first week of class and we had our first class meeting. I actually tried something new already. I signed up for a gmail account and got to chat in gmail for the first time. It is similar to instant messanger, which I have used, but it was cool to try something different!! I have previously blogged, created a website and made a wiki so that is not new to me. I am excited to learn different ways to use technology!!
After reading through the assignments and watching the video I see just how much technology has changed everything and schools need to keep up with this change. We need to prepare students for the everchanging world of technology. I am very enthusiastic in teaching with these technologies.
I found the video Learning to Change very interesting. It is true that technology is no longer a choice but a necessity! The kids are growing up with technology all around them and we need to bring it into the school. School should be student centered where the students are learning and applying what they learn to real life situations. As quoted from the video,the new 21st century learner needs to know how to find, validaite, comminucate, collaborate and problem solve.
I especially liked the part where it was said that standardized testing is doing nothing for the students and I feel that is all we are doing!!!! (That's a whole other topic!!)

Endless Possibilites!!

Over the past few weeks I have been exploring the course website and assignemnts. It is amazing to see all the different ways to use technology! There is a lot to look at. Luckily I took Teaching with Technology two semesters ago so I am a little more aware of the technologies out there. I am also familiar with the way the class goes. When I first took an online course I was a little overwhelmed with all the work, but now I feel a little more comfortable with technology and this course! I look forward to learning different ways to integrate technology and literacy.