I must say that I am impressed with this class. It has been an interesting journey and one that was needed and also very useful. The most important thing I have learned in this class is not to be afraid of technology. Technology is forever changing and no matter the profession we must continue to learn and embrace it.
I was terrified when I started this course. I also felt ignorant. I passed off all our photos and anything tech related off to my husband. I thought I would soon be doing the same and passing technology tasks off to my children. They seem to know a heck of a lot more than I do. I am now a bit more confident about the workings of the computer. Just last week I went on and downloaded 2 newly taken photos and printed them for each of my sons for a school activity (I think they are making mother's day cards). Just a few months ago I did not know how do that. What's worse is I did not want to learn (fear). I am really excited and want to continue to learn. There are so many fun things to do.
I love the blogs and the many interesting comments we all made. I am always reading parenting magazines and it seems that all these mothers are blogging all over the place. Just knowing and understanding the process makes me happy. Now I can participate and start blogs myself if I choose. My children can now witness their mom in a new hip light.
I am also relieved to be more informed about the dangers of today's social media. I am hoping to get the Englewood Cliffs Educational Foundation to offer help for parents. I know I need a hand in keeping my children safe when it comes to the Internet and everything else for that matter. Hopefully I am not as naive as I was a few months ago. Kids know way more than we think they do. I feel more prepared for the upcoming challenges.
I can now create a website. How impressive is that! I am sure that skill will come in very handy in more than one. I would love to create websites for my own business someday. Maybe I can help my children with a website or help my sister launch her business endeavors. The point is that now I can actually help.
I love the many websites that were shared. I am sure as my children continue their schooling I will be referring to these sites to help them learn in a fun way. I am not sure when or if I will ever be a teacher to other children but I can honestly say this course will help be a better teacher to my children. Once my current phone plan expires I am off to get an iPhone and then the sky is the limit. I will be downloading apps galore. I will explore all the ways my mobile device can help make my life easier. A more organized and productive mother makes a much better one. Needless to say how to use technology will most definitely help me in any job I hold.
I will go on to say this course has been tough for me. It really is a lot of work. There is something always due and I am constantly worried about the deadlines. I have started my web quest and that is very challenging and very time consuming (but useful). I personally don't have teaching skills or contacts to help me. This power point presentation stresses me out because I have never used power point in anyway or used a lesson plan or a unit plan!! This is a bit of a disadvantage because everything I do is starting from scratch. The course is more difficult than I thought it would be (of course in a good but tiring way.) But a heartfelt thanks to you Professor,
Rosanna
Great insights Rosanna! I have to say I agree with you 100% when you mentioned how you are worried about meeting the deadlines for assignments in this class. I constantly think I am forgetting to turn something in, and wind up checking blackboard so many times! Good luck with the web quests and power point, it's good to know we're all in the same boat!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your honest feedback Rosanna! I think you should be really proud of yourself for overcoming your fears and doing such a terrific job with all the work for this class. I'm glad that you have benefitted so much from what you are learning. The good news is that we're almost done. I can't believe how the trimester has flown by! I'm really impressed with yur motivation to get the Englewood Cliffs Education Foundation to get invloved with parents and Internet safety! Great job!
ReplyDeleteIt's always such a pleasure to read your blog Rosanna. I have such admiration for mother's who are going to school and working. My Mom was like that as well. I think you have done an awesome job with technology in this class. It has been so great to share and view so many of your links and stories. This class has been a handful, but at the end of the day it's all about what we get out of it. I love it so far, just hope this webquest and powerpoint make the cut :)Please keep us posted on the Internet Safety Foundation in your town.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you, Rosanna! We learned so much from this class and what's important, is that we get to use our new fancy skills (like creating websites) in any areas, not necessarily teaching. I applaud your decision to get involved with the Englewood Cliffs Education Foundation! Keep us posted :-)
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