This course has taught the student how to create a personal web page, blog, personal and collaborative wikis, and a newsletter. It has also introduced the student to concepts like the Net Generation, educational technology standards, constructivism, and more. The student feels the course is beneficial but sometimes overwhelming. It has improved the student's confidence with technology and provided strategies for engaging digital native students. Areas for improvement include reducing the workload, providing earlier access to readings, and more frequent feedback.

1. Midterm Feedback Elizabeth Rudovic ED 5700 Summer ‘08

2. What have I learned thus far? If I attempted to write all I have learned in this course thus far, this PowerPoint would go on forever. Therefore, I have included recordings along with the list below. This course has allowed me to learn how to do the following: Create a personal web page Create a blog Create a personal wiki and collaborative wiki Create a newsletter using LetterPop Create a mind-map using bubbl.us Organize my bookmarks using del.icio.us

3. School 2.0

5. School 2.0 Video Click to play.

6. Net Generation

8. National Educational Technology Standards

9. ASSURE Model

10. Constructivism

12. Applying What I Have Learned: More confident about integrating technology into my future classroom Modify my teaching methods/strategies to address the skills, interests, and learning styles of my digital native students; consider/embrace their skills when planning lessons/activities Utilize the various computer and Web-based technology tools and resources in my future classroom (create a web page, class blog, class wiki, WebQuest), as well as for personal use Increase the level of LoTi in my future classroom and school

13. Applying What I Have Learned Cont’d: Implement the Constructivist learning theory - activate prior knowledge, active exploration, real life application Utilize technology standards and ISD models when planning instruction that integrates technology Never underestimate the technological skills students possess nowadays Always consider the audience I am teaching

14. This course is … Engaging and enjoyable Requires determination and dedication Promotes cooperative and independent learning Allows students to gain an understanding of how to successfully incorporate technology into the teaching/learning process Introduces various technology programs, tools, and software to build understanding, knowledge, and confidence Promotes self-reflection of technological growth Provides an understanding of how to utilize technology to meet the unique needs of all students

15. My Feelings About This Course: Requires a great deal of time Sometimes overwhelming Beneficial and informative Applicable to real life and profession Promotes technological growth Enjoy collaborating with group members in chat meetings Enjoy learning how to utilize various technology tools and resources Enjoy learning how to enhance student learning and the effectiveness of my teaching

16. Advantages of This Course: The ability to work in groups, individually, and as a class Learn how to access and utilize a variety of computer and Web-based educational technology tools and resources Learn how to plan technology enhanced learning activities/lessons based on the technology standards (ISTE/NETS) Addresses various learning styles Builds confidence in using technology Informs you of the new generation of students we will encounter in our future teaching and how to embrace and enhance their skills and interests

17. What should change? The work load is sometimes overwhelming Readings are sometimes extensive Readings should be posted in advance to ensure understanding and active participation in meetings Feedback should be given frequently to ensure that assignments, posts, projects, etc. are completed properly Grades should be posted to provide an understanding of one’s growth and progression

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