Post 9 (due Novemeber 14)

What I found most interesting in my peers posts:

Tara made a good observation about how you can utilize technology even if you only have one computer in the classroom. She noted two ideas that I could really use in an English classroom. One was the class newsletter letting the students take turns on the computer, and the other was the class blog where everyone could contribute. By reading her post on Chapter 7, I had to think about the reality that I could only have one computer in my classroom and that its unlikely to have access to enough computers for an entire class, even if it is a small class.

I also noticed specifically in Lindsey's blog, that a lot of people enjoyed learning about and using the blog and the wiki assignments. They could be very useful in our classrooms for connected to other teachers and possibly making a class website or wiki. Im glad that everyone else is thinking about our future careers and how this class can apply.

This semester I have learned a great deal of new ways to use technology. For instance, like I mentioned above, the wiki and the website creations on Word, and the blogging. Of course it's always nice to learn more about Word and Excel, which are obviously useful in the classroom in everyday activities. The more effective you are at using Word and Excel, the easier they make your life. These programs are designed to help you save time and when you know how to use them properly they are extremely helpful and time efficient. Also, the book has given me many new ideas about HOW to go about integrating technology into education and the importance thereof.