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Final Words
Honestly, this class has forced me to think deeper than I have in a long time. Technology has always been interesting to me and I have tried to use it when ever I had the chance to do so. I have learned that using technology is not the same as knowing why and how it works. I have learned that technology is being used in many areas of education, which I am a part of. It is exciting! We are only seeing the infant stages.Click here to read more »
Submitted by John Sanchez on Tue, 12/09/2008 - 4:58pm
Major leader in the field
I recently attended a conference through my district that I thought was very interesting. The conference speaker targeted K - 12 teachers of all curriculum. The speakers name was Allen November. His talk was on Empowering Students with Technology - based on one of his books. The web connection is www.novemberlearning.com. for those who are interested.
Alan was a high school teacher for many years and now teaches at a university. He was encharge of an alternative hig school when he made a major break through about how kids learn.Click here to read more »
Submitted by John Sanchez on Tue, 10/07/2008 - 12:28pm
Open Ed 2008
I am fasinated with the idea of Open Textbooks. What a concept. There are so many pros to having a book at the click of a button...The possibilities are endless...many people can use it without a cost, new additions and updates can be made quickly, backs will stop aching from caring around a ton of books...I want to know what will be available for those that do not have access to internet?Click here to read more »
Submitted by John Sanchez on Mon, 10/06/2008 - 3:11pm
Goals for INST 6310
I enjoy technology in every shape and form. My gaol is to learn how I can improve my teaching while using the techniques that I learn in this class. There is so much that I am willing to learn because I don't know enough to be as effective as I would like to be.
Definitions
I thought that I had a pretty firm grasp on what technology was. Little did I know. It wasn't until recently that my eyes where opened to a more broad perspective of what technology is. Even though my eyes are now open, I am not sure if I know the definition of technology.
In my research I found several defintions that where lengthy and drawn out. I like the shorter, more clear definitions.Click here to read more »
Submitted by John Sanchez on Wed, 09/10/2008 - 2:01pm
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