Monday, April 30, 2012

20 Web 2.0 Tools class

This class was amazing in many ways.  I am a self-professed computer-illiterate, but this class really blew me out of the water in terms of making me feel like an idiot.  I was so overwhelmed!  It tested my stamina and mental stability, and at times, I was sure there was no way I was going to "get it."  However, I made it (thanks to my family and friends) and I think I even learned a few things along the way!  Let's just say, I can no longer profess complete ignorance.
This class made me aware of many cool devices available in the techological world that I didn't know existed.  I can now use facebook to communicate and share memories, pictures, and videos with my family and friends.  I can use my blog to communicate with my students about summer reading assignments and as a means to discuss literature throughout the course.  I loved creating an animoto book trailer and a glogster poster and I'm sure my students will, too.  I have great ideas on how I can use those tools with my literature and creative writing classes.  I know my assignments can be much more creative using many of the free technology tools that are available online.  This is only the beginning for me.  This class was definitely a challenge for me, but I can honestly say, it was fun and I am glad I took it. 

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