Course Reflection

Course Reflection
WOW! I can’t believe this course is finally over, I must admit the past 8 weeks have been a blur to me and although this course was somewhat overwhelming to me I can honestly say I got something out of it. I really liked the GAMEPLAN framework this course provided, the template was much more teacher friendly than the one we are required to use at my school.
As I reflect on this course the first thing that comes to mind is the information I gained in regards to using social networking sites in class as an educational tool. Although many of the students I teach are very familiar and comfortable with using social networking sites we as educators have been afraid to use them in class. This course definitely helped open my eyes to the positive and effective way to incorporate these types of things in class.
I also enjoyed learning about digital storytelling and how it can be used effectively in class. I look forward to teaching my students how to construct a digital story next school year. In the fall, I plan on having my students put together a digital story illustrating what they did over the summer or what they wish they could have done as a back to school activity. I believe this topic will be something each student will be comfortable with and it will allow them to use their imagination.
Overall I enjoyed the content provided during this course and I look forward to implementing many of the activities provided in my on class.

Jerry Brown

Week 5 Blog

Jerry Brown

To this point my knowledge of how to integrate technology in the classroom is definitely improving. I have really enjoyed learning more about PBL"s, I have some prior experience with them but this weeks lesson helped strengthen my knowledge. I have learned how to differentiate these PBL lessons to meet the needs of my special education students. One area I need to improve on is my ability to organize a PBL unit and implement effectively, but I do feel this lesson has provided me the resources to help me.