At least that is the attitude and mindset I am trying to leave Summer Camp 2.0 with! Wow! I am going to be honest, this process was actually a lot more challenging than I thought it would be. I learned a lot of new and great technology things but it definitely took a commitment to hang in the and continue persevering through some of the things that gave me trouble. Often times when we learn about new technology we ask ourselves why we haven't integrated it into our teaching... I can tell you why, because it is time consuming! As much a I didn't always want to be thinking about school during the summer I am so glad I wasn't involved in this class during the school year. I would have never been able to complete it with all the other things going on. This was a great way to continue thinking about school throughout the summer and head into the school year fresh with ideas and technology excitement.
I am not sure I have a favorite tech tool from this class, there are several that I hope to implement some way or another during this upcoming school year. One of the things that was most exciting to me was the fact that some of the tech tools we were introduced to this summer were things that I had already used or tried to use in my classroom. I liked that aspect because it allowed me to use some of my own personal knowledge and add on to it with the ideas of others and the suggestions of camp counselors! Also, as I am sure is known by now, I love to blog!! I will be sure to continue blogging with kids throughout the school year!
Thanks so much for reading my ramblings and commenting on my work, I have really taken comments and suggestions to heart! I look forward to continuing to talk technology throughout this upcoming school year!
Have a great weekend!!!
- Stacey
I agree about the time aspect. I almost think that as the 12-13 year goes by, I'll do a lesson and think to myself, "That would be perfect with (insert name of tech tool here)." Then, next summer, I'll go back and update the lesson with a tech tool to beef it up.
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