Reflection Post for EDUC 6713

This has been a very interesting class for me. It has forced me to take a look at the areas of technology where I need work and what I can do to make them better. Initially, when I set up my GAME plan, I didn't realize it was something we were going to take care of within the time span of this class, but I managed to work with it anyway. I was able to set up a wiki in my classes and get their opinions on it. I am so excited about using it because they are excited and intrigued and ready to try something different.

Because I went ahead and set up these wikis, earlier that I planned, I found that I can use new technology tools with my students. I feel more confident in myself that I have the ability to use the tools I learned about in this master's program. I brought my superintendent in my room to tell him about the wiki and got him excited. This makes me want to try even more. I am going to use the wiki and then introduce another tool to my students. I just have to decide which one. This class has given me the confidence to try out the technology tools because the GAME plan forced me to get in there and put one into action. I have been wanting to use one for such a long time, but never felt like I was good enough. I didn't want to let my students down. Now, I know I can.

Since the wikis are already set up, I will use it with my students and then decide which new tool to use and how I want to use it. It may depend on what topic we are studying at the time. I like the idea of blogs, but my superintendent is a little leery of them because of a problem a high school teacher had with hers. I would love to try voice threads, too, if I can get enough headsets. I really like the unit I put together for this class on rocks and the rock cycle. By the time we get to that topic, I think my students should be able to handle everything I planned. I can't wait to try it! I want to thank all of my colleagues for all of the help and advice during this class. I could never have made it through without all of you. I am looking forward to seeing what the last two classes have in store for us.