Just 8 weeks ago, I looked at my class syllabus and thought about dropping out of the class. The list of technology assignments made me instantly dizzy. In addition to the assignments, I had to register for all these programs and online resources which were all unfamiliar. I simply wanted to throw in the towel and "head for the hills." While sitting in a Professional Development training session today, I was glad that I didn't give up.
Imagine my response, when the host announced that the trainer was unavailable to teach the class. I thought for sure that they would cancel the class but instead they popped on the computer and thus appeared the training. He used a previous recorded session of himself! I smiled so hard because I knew that I was now capable of doing the same thing. And although the instruct wasn't there, the recording was so clear that he wasn't missed. I actually almost raised my hand to ask a question :)
After stressing for numerous days about my ability to create such projects, now I too am able to create Podcast, Digital Stories, and interactive Power Points. All of these projects gave me a lot of practice with resources that can be beneficial to my students and to myself.
I must say that I have come a long way and Boy Am I Proud of Myself!
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