I have enjoyed the exposure to multiple tools and ideas about blending online instruction with my current old school classroom. I have known that there are endless resources out there for teachers to use but finding the time on my own has always proven to be a daunting task. Other things always get in the way. So the exposure is one of my favorite parts of this course.
I also loved reading and responding to other classmates comments. It is comforting to see that many teachers are in the same situation that I am in. Trying to perform better in their rooms with 21st century skills. Some are ahead of where I am and where my school is but many are at the same spot as I. The blog has been a fun way to share some thoughts and archive many ideas that I have had. I found the Symbaloo project to be much the same. When this course is all said and done I will still have my blog and Symbaloo webmix which will provide a starting point for me this summer as I prepare for next school year.
I think that blending some online instructional tools with my traditional classroom is very doable. I have always thought that. I do think I walk away from this course with a bit more confidence that it can work and work well. Some of the concerns I still possess will probably always be there....how much screen time is too much for a kid on a given day? And digital citizenship is a concern. But overall, the power of engagement with the curriculum is what all teachers want and I think the digital world is making that arena better even with the fundamental shift on what education is becoming.
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