Professional Growth as a Result of this Course
While I have taken a few online courses for my master's degree, this course was the first one with modules you could "check off" as you completed them. I enjoyed that aspect and like the concept. I think for students who are easily overwhelmed it's a great tool and I may use it if or when I have students work on projects.
As a professional I have grown in my knowledge of technology tools. I have learned how to use many 2.0 tools as well as the different categories of tools such as which ones are apps, which ones are web-based, which ones are best for graphic organizing, and which are best for time lines and such.
I have come away with some specific tools that I want to implement in the next two months after we receive our laptops. And with the RUP project I've come away with a way to share my knowledge within my building and within the corporation.
My plan is to continue fine-tuning my skills with approximately nine specific tools and roll one out each month of the school year by doing mini-lessons with my students and screen casts for our staff.
