Finally, the End!

I really did enjoy this assignment and finding all the different options that you have to create works and all the tools that are out there to help keep you in the loop of web 2.0. The tools that I liked most was Animoto just because it was so simple and it allows you to create cute little clips that you can share with family, friends, and others.

There are a lot of tools in this assignment that you can use on a regular basis to help keep the classroom exciting and entertaining. The best tools in my opinion are probably mind charts, RSS feeds, and blogging in general. I feel that these tools can help to promote learning easier than trying to teach 25+ students how to tweet. These tools are relatively easy to use and can be used for multiple classes.

What I did not like about this assignment is the fact that I literally had to register to umpteen different sites in order to be able to complete this assignment. I already have a lot of trouble trying to weed out the good and bad mail and for the tools that I may not use anymore, I will still be getting junk email from them. I also understand that not everyone has access to high speed internet and I can imagine that it has really taken a toll on their ability to complete this assignment.

Something that I have learned from this blogging activity is that there is always new technology arising out of what we have already created. The web is an ever-changing tool and it is going to take some effort to be able to keep up with this new blogging thing that I have been doing. I do think that I will try to incorporate it into my lessons, maybe I will even build my own website to where my students can get their assignments. Who knows? The possibilities are endless.