Thing 22

I would definitely take another course online! I really enjoyed the ability to relax and learn at home. I was able to involve myself when the time was good for me without having to drive to a school somewhere to listen and learn. I see many plus sides to online learning. The only downfall that I really see is the personal one to one contact that I am used to. Also, when I was confused about something...I could go on the help forum, but then wait for someone to get back with me. In that respect..I would rather be able to call someone to get an immediate response to my questions.

I signed up for the course "Integrating technology in the classroom" on the Michigan Learnport site. I changed my mind about this when I saw the pop up in red print saying it was going to cost $cash...but now I can't figure out how to delete the course. I signed up because on the cost line it said "free". So... if anyone could help me..that would be great! I also think that some of the information in the course will be a repeat of what I learned in Web 2.0. I was looking more for something that was geared towards how to get my 2nd graders more involved in learning with technology.

I appreciate all of the tutorials and websites that I discovered on Mr. Dornberg's Ed Tech site. I know that I will definitely use lots of them in the near future.

There are so many neat PD offerings to choose from, at this time I can't think of what else I would like to see offered. Maybe one on time management...;o) I could use that to try to be more effective with my time in my classroom.

My experience with this class has been good, but sometimes overwhelming. There has been so much to read and explore. I sometimes found myself on brain overload with information that I didn't really know what to do with yet. I have been keeping lots of notes and copying lots of URL websites to a word document so I wouldn't forget them. That way I could refer back to important sites often. I also bookmarked lots of things on the delicious site. I don't think I did a very good job commenting on other peoples blogs. I find myself now becoming more at ease and interested in what others have been saying. I have gone back and started really reading more thoroughly and thinking about what others have said. I just need to make the connection more vivid by commenting back. I will continue to try to do so even after this course is finished.

I am wondering if I'll be able to get back into the class site to refer back to some of the tutorials if I need a refresher. Will that be possible?? I sure hope so.

I am pleased with what I have learned through this course. I have been inspired to become more invested with many new avenues of technology. I look forward to reading wiki spaces and blogs...I never thought I would say that... Thank you Jim for this great opportunity. Thank you Otto for being the greatest blog reader!!