Reflection Module 3

This module has helped me think about the impact of the Internet on my students' learning in the following ways . . .

1. It is critical we become aware of at least the basics of copyright law as they apply to the classroom setting (and possibly a more public setting like when we deliver the PD).

2. There are so many free tools to utilize in the classrooms on the Internet, there is really no excuse anymore for classes to be taught in the traditional settings anymore. A lot of the software we had to traditionally pay for now can be had for free with open source or freeware programs.

3. Student engagement should skyrocket when utilizing these tools. Google docs, Ellumination, Google Forms, etc., can be critical communication and publishing tools within the school.

4. Obviously though there are some limiting factors here. 1-1 computer to student ratio needs to happen for effective utilization of some of these tools and that is not very realistic at this point in time.

5. Ipods would be awesome to have for every student too or at least a few sets to check out to classes.

6. A wireless network would also be nice for the whole school, but the security of the network would be an issue.

7. Sometimes though just having a "teacher" computer hooked up to the Internet and a projector (and a whiteboard is nice too!), some of these programs can be employed in the classroom, though that limits student interaction a little bit.