Blogging is definitely the new thing. A co-worker has been introduced to blogs and discussing its use in her mid-management education classes. I met with Dr. Espinoza about my degree plan and she mentioned using blogs in one of her classes. A summer Math institute is going to spend a week working on blogs. I am not sure how to continue using a blog personally but I like the idea of a blog over a web page. This may take the place of maintaining a blog at school. It is definitely user-friendly. The ability to respond to blogs is an import feature.

I think the biggest change for me is getting the creative juices flowing with ideas on how to use the skills learned in the classroom. I am feeling more confident in my ability to help students in creating technology products. I have taken my classes to the computer lab since starting the class and it has gone so much better. I have gotten new ideas of things to try with my students. The ideas came from the readings in the text, lessons in class, and listening to everyone share their experiences. The class was an introduction class but in my opinion some of the class was very advanced. I am not including myself in this category. I appreciate those students sharing their skills. Another “Aha” moment is realizing that you cannot be afraid of technology. You just have to jump in and try it. Trial and error will allow you to see what works and what does not. I really enjoyed the movie maker. I had always thought it was a hard program but it is not. I know the students would really enjoy it. I can’t wait to try it out. The photo shop was something totally new for me. Kim and her students created some of the neatest projects.