11 Tools Reflection

Wow...that was an amazing package of learning Tools.  We have come a long way...teaching has had to progress, keep up with the modern and techno world.  As with all technology, it can be used in a balanced way to engage students in learning as well as help them be prepared for their future which will have all the more "gadgets and apps" to work with.  I learned that technology is really having a big impact on education and in the classroom. There are so many creative ways to instruct, enhance and produce products with all these applications.  "I-touch, Chat and Tools" are just some of the lingo that is becoming prominent in our modern world of language.  Some of the tools I will be using are e-books, Wikis, itouch and schooltube...there are so many to chose from it's kind of hard to decide where to start first...but I think this will also be excellent when teams are preparing for their grade level. It is fascinating how advanced technology has emerged and it's impact on the classroom.  I think a balance of  "old school" and technology is ultimately important in keeping kids enriched and well rounded.  Looking forward to seeing all this unfold!