Project #13

Within this course we have intertwined many of technologies tools together. We have been assigned multiple projects in which we were instructed to explore the use of what technology has to offer. We have watched other teachers through Skype. Where we watched former classes have a one on one conversation with a teacher all the way in Canada, Mrs. Cassidy. We also were able to receive important documents through Google Docs, this is offered through Google’s services. We received updated documents as a classroom with the click of a button. I have communicated with fellow classmates through the use of Facetime to talk about our Group Projects. At first I was curious if we would really apply all these tools in everyday technology. However as a group we were allowed to receive these Docs so easily and could access them at any given time. As a group during Projects 15 and 16 we also used the collaborative tools to communicate with one another or as a group by using email,blogs, and Facetime. By seeing how much these tools had an effect on this class as well as classrooms around the world I am anxious to see the effects in my High school classroom. Technology has so much more to offer than what was previously mentioned. I know if I continue to explore and expand my Personal Learning Network (PLN) I will have the ability to take full advantage of what technology has to offer. I have also learned that the twenty first century student needs a teacher who can share their passion for techology with them. Students these days are much more technology literate and some are able to operate systems better than the teachers themselves. However it is important to always remember to stay positive and seek encouragement so that you can achieve your goals through the use of these integrative technology tools.