Final Remarks...

It is hard to believe that this is my last blog for Instructional Apps of the Internet.  As I reflect on the past five weeks that have flown by, I know I have acquired new knowledge and skills that I will be able to use in my profession as an educator.  My favorite project and the most challenging for me was the CMS project.  Prior to this course I new nothing about Moodle.  Once I started learning Moodle and after asking Dr. Ingram questions about Moodle, I feel Moodle would be beneficial to me in that I can organize my class materials all online.  Although I do not have computers in my classroom for my students to use currently, I can still organize my computer-based projects in Moodle so that it is easier for my students to access the materials when it is time to complete the projects.  I am all about being organized!  It is just one less challenge and makes life a little easier.

I also enjoyed creating my instructional website.  Although I have created instructional website before, this assignment challenged me to create a website for a different unit within my curriculum.  I like having the opportunity to improve my current curriculum while working and learning towards achieving my Master's degree.  It certainly makes the Master's program worthwhile when you can apply the concepts and materials from the courses.


As far as the podcast and the webquest, I do see a place for both in education.  I do not feel I will use podcasts as much in my teaching unless I have students with learning disabilities that would benefit from them.  Also, the webquest I designed for the course was average.  I do not feel that my webquest would be better than some of the current hands-on exploratory activities I have in my unit.  Webquests do have their place in education.  As I look to improve other areas in my curriculum, I may see that a webquest would be provide the best learning opportunity for my students.

Although it has been a fast and busy month, I am grateful for the projects and the design of the course.  This course has been challenging and rewarding at the same time.  I can tell I have certainly learned from this course and I look forward to applying my knowledge and skills in my teaching.