a10.+Technology+Reflection

===Wikispace: I really enjoyed creating a Wikispace, for class and for the TIP project. For me, it was the easiest part of class. I will definitely create a wiki for my own classroom and I'm in the process of helping my sister, also a teacher, edit her classroom wiki. It's really easy to understand and use. I think that students will enjoy being able to see their work on the internet. It's also really useful, when used with the right kind of lesson plan. I look forward to incorporating this in my classroom. ===

===Podcast: For me, the podcast was challenging. Audacity caused a few problems which were not easy to fix. This is the technology that I think I'll use the least, but I am glad to know how to create a podcast. I think that I would prefer to make a movie, but I can see how the podcast can be useful. In the future, I would make sure to use music and transitions to make the podcast more entertaining. ===

===iMovie: I really liked using iMovie! I thought that, besides the still shots, it was really easy to use. I've already used it again to make a project for another class. We had issues with importing still shots but luckily, it was an easy fix. I think that I'll use this in my classroom to create interest and entertainment, if I don't have time to take my students on a field trip. I think that it's also a great way to show examples, like we did for our TIP project. I'll definitely be using this in the future. I'm glad that we had to create and edit our own video, because now I'm much more confident in using this technology. ===

===SmartBoard: I'm still not quite sure that I've mastered the SmartBoard, but I've made progress. I know how to use it, but am not confident in being creative in making lesson plans. As the semester progressed, I felt better about it, but would still like to practice. I hope that my classroom has a SmartBoard because I think they are really useful and fun for students. I've found really great lesson plans online and hope to incorporate lessons into my class because the interactive aspect seems to connect students to the material. ===