In the Homestretch!

 As we enter this final week of Instructional Applications of the Internet, I am feeling much more at ease.  I still have a few things to tweak in my CMS project, another blog to complete after this one, post a few comments on others blogs, review the group wiki, and participate in the final discussions.  The list still seems long, but its all small tasks that need to be completed.

The one thing I have enjoyed most about this class is that it has challenged me to learn and use new types of technologies.  For instance, I have never done Blog, but have found it to be beneficial in reflecting on what I am learning in the course.  It is important to reflect and make connections of the materials in a course because that is when it becomes meaningful.  Additionally, I have never used Audacity and Moodle for my own instructional purposes.  I was familiar with Podcasts and CMS, but never had the opportunity or challenge to use it for my instructional purposes.  Furthermore, I realized I had developed my own misconception about webquests and perceived them as just another instructional website.

When we face challenges to change our current views and ideas or to dapple into new territory, we are provided opportunities to learn and grow.  If everything was easy, we would not have to improve or change.  We all know life is not always easy and we will have to learn how to overcome challenges.  I can honestly say that I feel I have learned a great deal from this course and am grateful for the opportunities to acquire more knowledge and skills.