Personal Learning Reflection

One little thing I learned is the value of three minute videos. There were so many little videos but I learned something from all of them. They actually made me want to learn more about the subject. I will have to utilize YouTube videos in my classroom discussions. I show longer videos but these teaser videos are attention getters.
The Elmo is something I really want to utilize in my classroom. I realize that I will have to write a grant to get this but with the help of my fellow classmates in 811, I have the courage to do it. Thank you!
I have so much to learn from the internet. I know how to Google topics now to more efficiently find things to use in my classroom. I really wish it wasn’t so time consuming though. I will continue to keep my ears and blogs open for suggestions from my colleagues. I would really like to find inexpensive cloud sites that I could integrate. Hopefully, through grants, I can find hands-on sites that will be exciting for my students. I really have to get computers in my classroom. I sure hope the state doesn’t cut too much money from our state budgets.
I really enjoyed doing our SIG proposal and presentation. I learned and will continue learning from it. I felt lucky to work with two other people who worked in alternative schools. I learned every time we met through these people and will miss interacting with them. I found I was overlooking good websites and grants available to help me become a better and more efficient teacher. I am eager to view the other SIG presentations now
I have met most of my technology goals. I am integrating technology in my classroom more and still looking for new ways. I have not met my goal of continuing this knowledge but family is more important at the moment. It is nice to know that classes will be offered this summer and fall. I really enjoy learning all of this but lack the time that I would like to have to explore more.
I would really like to see what jobs are available outside of teaching with this certificate. Where will the certificate and maybe a master’s degree in education technology take me?
I feel a limited in ways that I can use computers at my current location. I am getting feed back from students on what they would like to use computers for in class. I am also getting feedback from the computer teacher on how efficiently and effectively the students use the computers at my current school. I have heard that you must look over their shoulders a lot because they like to play games and watch videos regardless of what walls are put up to block them. I have a lot of questions that will have to be answered by trial and error. I also have my SIG presentation to help me write grants to hopefully bring my classroom into the 20th century.
I am also looking into the possibility of applying for jobs outside my current school districts. I am looking for schools that utilize computers in their classrooms. I would like to be in a school that has the tools to help these students know how to utilize this technology in their future.
I have printed off most of the sessions from our class. I am using this for reference to keep searching for new technology avenues until I am able to take 811. I am so glad I took this class.

Thought you might like to see what has been keeping me busy this weekend. We had 4 calves this weekend. 17 more to go!