Tool # 11 Reflections

Wahoo...I am finished with my 11 tools! I really thought at one point that this moment would never happen!

My favorite tools by far were Storybird and wallwisher. I loved them! They both were very easy to use and can for sure imagine using them in my classroom. I plan to use Storybird in small group writing lessons to teach beginning, middle and end. I totally see myself as a teacher using Google Docs. It will take some extra practice for sure to get used to using it... but I love the ability to share and collaborate on documents quickly and easily with others.

My thinking has changed now that I've gained some confidence...but at first I must admit I was really scared about having to do this class alone. The first 3 or 4 tools were really tough for me and then all of a sudden it started getting somewhat easier..thank goodness! I am really looking forward to going on a limb and embedding alot more technology than I have in the past in my daily instruction. The nice thing is kids love technology and are pretty patient when it comes to having more opportunities with it!

I for sure will need to make some changes when setting up my classroom... a room layout that lends itself to easy access to the new technology will be crucial. Also, learning how to manage all the new technology that we will have in our classrooms will be something that has to be thought through really well.

I had some unexpected outcomes...I really didn't have much faith in myself in the very beginning but after sticking it out and a few frustrating nights it ended up coming together for me. I ended up learning some really cool things that I can't wait to use with my students. I am excited to get back to my classroom and put my new tools to work!