Last Day Thoughts

Anyone could benefit from this class because it allowed us to simply "play" with several different aspects of today's technology. The basic exposure to some of the technologies out there are necessary to keep up with the ever-changing world. There were programs and ideas that teachers could use to enhance their instruction and make it more motivating for students. Many opportunities to differentiate a lesson were offered. If teachers are too nervous to use it themselves, at least it allows them to possess the knowledge that these types of things are available. Most students, if given the opportunity to explore, could probably figure out most of the activities we engaged in with less time and less help. I never felt like the topics or activities that were addressed in class were too advanced for anyone to gain at least a little understanding. Thanks for all the help, Helen!

Valuable Class?

I think this class would be valuable for others to take as it introducing people to the up and coming web tools. There is so much out there that if someone doesn't show you what is out there or you don't take the time, most people will not utilize all the great tech things available, so yes, it is a class that is valuable to all.

The class was great. It was geared for all of us. We all were at different levels yet there was something for all to learn. There's no way to take it all in, but I sure tried. I learned many new things and am almost ready to publish my i-web. The time we had to work was fantastic. I would recommend this class to all and hope that you continue to offer other classes. Thanks so much.

Take this class

This class was extremely beneficial for any teacher to take. The website design was the most exciting for me (including podcasts and powerpoint embedding). I probably won't use wikis, but it was valuable to learn about them and how to create one. It was fun to mess around with the SMART boards and MIMIO. I can easily see how the SMART board would engage students more than using a tablet PC connected to a projector. They both can do the same things, but standing in front of the board and seeing the complete interaction is more engaging to the students. I really enjoyed the class.

Worthwhile Tech Integration II

I think Tech Integration would be a good class to take for anyone who is involved in teaching. Technology is constantly evolving and as a result most students are more up-to-date with what's happening in technology than some teachers are. We need to be presenting information and communicating with parents in ways that are integrating technology, rather than avoiding it. I appreciated receiving the information about how to use different Mac programs and computers, as I am mostly experienced in PC's, however; a lot of schools use Macs primarily. We got a chance to use tools such as Mimeo and Smartboard also in more depth, and I would definitely leap at the opportunity to have and use either in my classroom.

Why Should you take this class?

This class was amazing!! We learned so many neat things that technology has to offer. These new innovative devices can help enhance the learning of all students. This class was geared to all learning styles and all learners. There were kindergarten- high school teacher engaged in technology. We learned about programs that were already on our computers, that we may not have been utilizing such as: iweb, garage band, pod casting. Some other things we learn about in this class were: the difference between blogs and wikis, as well as google docs, clickers, mimeo, and smartboards.

This class was intense and tiring- because we were learning so much, yet the time flew by because we were so busy working and developing.
I would recommend this class to anyone!

There is a real importance for all teachers to take classes about technology. These technologies are what the students will be using in the work place in the future. They can not learn how to use these technologies if only a few teachers are showing them how to use them. All of us have to be using these technologies to give all students a fair change to survive in the future work place. the more the students see and use these things the more mastered the will be. We do not want our students following behind in the real world. I also think this has lite a fire in me to educate myself in these technologies and if the kids can see me being excited, they will be excited.