Where to begin...
I feel like my brain is in overload thinking of all the ways I could utilize all the technology tools out there. I can hardly wait for school to start just so I can try it out! Then I think I should slow down a LOT and figure out where best to begin. I want to teach my students that most of what they may already be familiar with can actually be used in the classroom to make learning more fun and engaging. I also want to refrain from overwhelming their brains by throwing too much at them at once. Picking the most effective yet simple things to introduce first would be to my benefit.
If I were able to get students engaged on a higher technological level, more learning would occur. I know it would! Having a blog or wiki to communicate with students and parents would allow more interaction and ownership in the education process.
Having these tools available to me will help to better my learning. Sharing ideas with friends and colleagues will open a world of collaboration.
I think you will definitely find a few things that will be useful in your classroom. My suggestion - make notes so you don't forget the cool things you find.
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