This course initially had us review demographic and profile data using
internet resources for the area where we live and teach. It was
interesting to summarize the data and compare it to others. One of the
most interesting aspects of my online classes are to read the experiences
of teachers in other parts of the country and world and see what kinds of
curricula and technologies they have.
The experience of researching,
collaborating and writing a paper across the distance was interesting and
presented challenges but proved to be a valuable experience and resulted
in two great papers. I was just glad that I got to be on the
"pro-technology" team.
I was in a life-threatening motorcycle accident in the middle of this
course and that interrupted my study (and my life). I had to complete the
coursework after Christmas in time to start the spring semester with
another course. It was difficult to re-engage but the project of
evaluating a recent teacher website initiative in relation to CBAM
principles was particularly interesting and valuable. The grant proposal
was also a valuable exercise and made me appreciate the work that went
into receiving the grants our district had been awarded recently for
videoconferencing equipment.
