Thing #23

I was exposed to many new concepts. I have been shocked and amazed at the information available via a computer. The vastness of information sometimes made it overwhelming. It has greatly expanded my knowledge and given me ideas for my classroom. ( I will need more instruction or time to implement the ideas. I hope that SBISD continues to provide education in this area.)

Some of the things or steps within the "things" need more instruction - those of us who are technologically challenged need more step by step directions. It did take much more than 18 hours of my time - probably 45 hours. I don't mind since I gained so much from this experience but it would have helped me schedule my time better if I realized that from the start.

I like that it was self paced and during the summer. It has been one of the best professional development workshops that I have attended. I hope that I am able to implement some of these ideas into my classroom (Do you have a system in place for questions as they arise?)
I have taken other online classes and like that I can fit them into my schedule. easier. I'm open to more on line classes. I especially liked the use of the blog because you were connected to other people and their thoughts.

One more thing, thanks for helping me connect with my students and their generation.