Module+8+Reflection

Summarize your learning for this term. How will you use the knowledge you have constructed to improve your use of technology for learning in your class and for your own personal and professional development?

**Description**: Summary of what I have learned this term in the area of technology, including wikis and creating presentations with the use of technology.

**Impact**: This term I have learned a lot about different technology uses. Not only what is out there, but how to really use some of the tools. One tool I really took to this term were wikis. I have used wikis to create presentations for OAPCS, and for job interviews, as well as using it to send out my resume and all the stuff you need to send out with that. I love them. They are so easy to update, and accessible, and that is what makes it great for resumes. I also don't have to worry about losing it or being at home to pull up my resume.

I used wikis before in another class, but was not required to make one. It was this requirement that got me to actually understand how to make one and really how to use one as well as seeing the benefits of using wikis. I would really like to teach someone how to integrate this tool into their classroom.  I was hoping to help Brandon's current event teacher use this tool, but have not been able to meet with him. (And not due to a lack of trying on my part.) Which leads me to think that not everyone is as excited to integrate technology into the class as I am. How do I get people motivated? What can I do to get them to see the benefits of using technology?

Wikis are just one of the tools I have learned about this term. There are many that I have been introduced to like Elluminate and Google sites, in which I decided to try and make a website. (I still like wikis more, but am trying to learn how to use Google sites to get more familiar with it.) Here is the link to my Google site: []

**Intent**: I intend to be persistent. I will teach someone someday how to integrate technology into his/her classroom. I will be there to help and support them and even show them new things as I find useful and beneficial to them. I will provide resources to help the students enhance their learning as well as the instructors. We are all students, learners and teachers at the same time.

I just received an email from Brandon's teacher, and I will be meeting with him and maybe a few other teachers to show them some web tools like wikis and Google docs this Wednesday...now if only Stark State would call! :)