Scavenger Hunt

Digital Images Activity

As I reflect over the digital image activity we did in class, I most enjoyed finding the different pictures and uploading them in different ways. I had never before used a scanner and I was a little nervous about how to figure that out but I did and now feel better about using them. I also learned what a screenshot was and that is a neat way of capturing a photo on a webpage. Overall, finding and uploading those pictures was a fun assignment.

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Reflection over Google Docs

At first, I was intimidated by the application Google Docs. However, after working with the program several times, I have learned how to use this program and I love the features. I especially like how a person can work on the same document and share it with others. When working on my lesson plan with my partner, it was very nice to be able to share ideas through the computer. I hope to use this feature of Google even more as I learn more about it.

Reflection over iGoogle

I really like the application called igoogle. My favorite applications are the to-do list and the cooking/recipe links. igoogle allows me to access a lot of information such as the weather, current events, and music from one source. Therefore, I do not have to type in several different websites to find out the information I am looking for. I do intend on using this feature even after this class.

Reflection over WebQuests

Upon completion of the Web Quest exercise, I feel that Web Quests are definitely something I could incorporate in my classroom in the future. However, I am going to be very selective on the ones I choose to use in my classroom. I was most impressed with those very clear, concise, and to the point. They are a great resource for those students who can work independently on the web to learn a particular concept or content. I look forward to looking at more examples.

Reflection over PB Works, Wikis, and Google Docs

As I reflect on my new knowledge of PB Works, Wikis, and Google Docs, I come away with very confident feelings about using these tools to collaborate with fellow teachers as well as with my students in my future classroom. In regards to PB Works, I really like how you are able to share information and useful resources with other teachers in your same field of study. As for the Wikis, the capability to share work with others without constantly e-mailing will save me large amounts of time once I get used to using them. I also like how other people can edit your work making it more professional and correct. Lastly, I was very excited to learn about Google Docs and how you can save documents on the computer, which definitely comes in handy when working off of several different computers. Overall, all three new tools will definitely save me time and help me collaborate with others in regards to teaching.