We did a lot these past couple months, but a few things really stuck out and I will probably use them the most. First of all, I learned how to set up a Google Calendar. I think this is a great tool not just for me, but also for my students. I would like to get my students set up to use Google products, and if I do, I think the Calendar can be a great function for them to stay organize and have a place to put their due dates for assignments or for other special things they need to remember in their lives.
I also feel that I can analyze software more effectively now because of this class. I never really thought about analyzing software, but now I have tools that I can use if I see something I like and I can share it with others if I think it is something that can be used in the school.
Finally, due to this class, I am going to be trying to do more production based projects with my students. I don't think I will be able to do a lot right off of the bat, but I am going to try to incorporate some of those types of projects each year and eventually my students will have a significant amount of production based projects to work on throughout the school year. I see a great benefit having students produce something from scratch and discovering what they should put into the project...having them be the main investigator , not the teacher. I am currently doing a project like this with my Civics class. The students have an outline for presenting about a specific president, but they have to produce something that is unique to them and looks different than the other students. So far it's coming out pretty well!
Anyway, off to another class. And as always, I look forward to what awaits!
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