Final Post CEDO 515

Class Summary

I really enjoyed this class. I learned about so many new tools that are web-based that I never knew about. I have been sharing these tools with my coworkers. I am looking at ways to incorporate what I have learned into my classroom. The online graphics programs are something I will definitely use with my students.

I am using the NetTrekker website to help change and add to my curriculum. This database of lesson plans is so amazing. The lessons are fun and engaging and will help me make so much needed updates to the curriculum I just inherited :)

The Edutopia website is something I will be sharing at my next team meeting. This was a fabulous, refreshing, and positive reminder for me of why I do what I do.

I have been looking at ways to change my lessons so that they allow for more creativity on the part of my students.I learned many useful ways to do so from the book and have been working to change one of the major units taught in fifth grade to make it more creative and student-centered.

I made a TLP which I plan to follow through on!

....I did so much in this class and it was all useful!!!

Week 5 CEDO 515

This past week we looked at professional development, evaluating software, and keeping up to-to-date on technology trends. I really found the evaluating software piece to be helpful. My district does not use anything specific to evaluate software and has no procedure for ordering software. I am using my new found knowledge to help the IT staff implement some of this into our district. I evaluated some software that I would like to purchase for my 1-3rd graders for next year to enhance my curriculum. Hopefully, since I did it in such a professional manner (using the eval tool, formally requesting, etc.) it will be looked at and ordered.

I am always looking for professional development opportunities. Unfortunately, as the book said, it's hard to find good technology PD. I will continue to try to find ways to enhance my knowledge of technology and technology trends to help me continue to become an even better Technology Enrichment teacher.