Thing # 11.5: Evaluation

Yea! Wow! Awesome! Congratulations to me! I have completed 11.5 More Things and am so proud of myself for sticking to it and learning more about the technological world we live in. Here are some of my thoughts on the way it went at the beach:

1. What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?

I loved the Animoto program and was so excited to discover that I can have a free account as an educator and thus make longer than 30 sec. videos. It was wonderful to continue this technological adventure and my attempt to remain in the know. I loved finally understanding what the "hype" on Skype was all about and be able to use it. I am also proud to admit that I am a Facebook junkie!

2. How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals.

I am so thankful for the team of lifeguards that put this all together. There is so much out there in the cyber world and to have the chance to learn it in this way makes it so much easier and user-friendly. I am more willing to take risks in the world of technology and continue to grow as an educator. I am looking forward to incorporating my new-found knowledge into the classroom this year! My students will have a ball with Animoto and Wordle. I feel more confident about uploading videos to use in my flipcharts and so on and so on.....

3. Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?

This online class has further enriched my technology skills beyond which I ever expected. I have learned so many new techniques that are going to help me collaborate with my fellow teachers and my students this year. Digital Citizenship was a whole new concept that I am going to instill within my curriculum this year. I will definitely be changing up the way we talk with our students about computer usage in the classroom. Focus more on the behavior expectations in a digital world and the positive aspects of technology so we all can "play fair" and understand the boundaries. AUP's and ISTE Standards will now become the norm when I approach my students this year in our techie adventures.

4. What could we do differently to improve upon this program's format or concept?

Don't change a thing! I loved everything about it: the set up, step-by-step guide, the F2F Sun Burn Clinic, it was all great. I feel like I have walked away with so much! Thank you! Thank you! I am so proud of myself for finishing!