Tool #11

What are your favorite tools you now have in your personal technology toolbox? Briefly describe a particular activity that you will plan for your students using at least one of these new tools. Google docs is very helpful, not only for the student but for the teacher. I want to try to implement the reviews and homework through this app. School tube is very good and appropriate for the elementary kids, Edmodo is a secure social learning network for teachers, students and schools. Edmodo provides a real-time platform to exchange ideas, share content and access homework, Blogger use blogs to promote asynchronous discussion in the classroom.

How have you transformed your thinking about the learning that will take place in your classroom? How has your vision for your classroom changed? Are you going to need to make any changes to your classroom to accommodate the 21st Century learner?I transformed my thinking by realizing that there are many other ways that students can be successful in learning. Even though, I integrate a lot of technology in my classroom, now I will modify some of my teaching styles.

Were there any unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you? Yes, I really was impressed with the way this program and idea was presented to us. It was very beneficial for a lot of teachers, who are still afraid of technology.