I am really torn about this whole technology thing. I love the idea of having so much information right at your finger tips with the web and all, but sometimes it just feels like there is so much out there, finding the good stuff (whether it be information or teaching tools) can be extremely overwhelming. I guess I need to be a little bit more patient and be willing to ask for help...that being said, SHAYNE...I NEED YOU HELP! :o)
On the positive side, I love the idea of using technology in the classroom, not just as a teaching tool, but to allow students creative ways to show what they know. Using blogs as a way to communicate with my students and assess their knowledge has proven in the past to be a great tool. It takes some time to teach the students how to do what is expected of them, but in the end it is worth it. Tools like Movie Maker are also great tools for creative assessment.
I am looking forward to finding new ways to infuse technology in both my instruction and assessment and hope this PLC is going to help me do that. If anyone else has ideas, please let me know! I'd love to hear them.
And by the way, Shayne....are you ready for that artifact project? Because it is just around the corner!
Yes, definitely ready for the artifact project! I was thinking about attending a webinar on collaboration and assessment-- you're welcome to join me!: http://bit.ly/dZqokm
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