The First Week

I realized technology was becoming more integrated into schools a few years ago when my oldest son came home from middle school with a web site that he had to sign into and complete assignments on for class. I realized how much I appreciated the use of technology for today's classrooms when I could sign on to my 7 year olds first grade teacher's website to get the spelling words for the week, check the class calendar, and get the student names (first only) for Valentine's Day cards (we lost the list the teacher sent home).

I have a friend that took this class last semester and told me that I would love it. She tried tell me about the many uses for google and portaportal. I listened but didn't really understand. Now I am beginning to understand. I started my portaportal account and google account this week and was so excited I had to post a message somewhere. The discussion board for this class was not open so I went to my facebook account and posted my excitement. I can see so many possibilities for these applications in my everyday life and in a classroom environment. I am so excited to learn more about these applications (and others) and their use in the classroom and my daily life.