Thing 11.5

1. What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
I really liked all most all of the exercises, but if I had to choose a favorite, I'd probably go with Thing 2 - image generators. I especially liked Bookr. I can see my students using programs like that one easier than others, and I will probably start there as I begin the year with my class. Then we can move into the more complicated programs like Slideshare.

2. How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
Having this program available each summer is great! It keeps me engaged in what is current in technology and let's me continue to learn at my own pace. Library2play allows me to study and learn in a comfortable environment on my time. It's the best of all possible situations for learning in the summer for me.

3. Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
The virtual worlds exercise was quite mind-blowing! It didn't work for me. I tried it on my home computer first and it wouldn't run, then when I put it on my school computer, it was too hard to figure out. However, it stays in my mind and makes me wonder if that kind of simulation for learning is really possible. I see kids in these simulation games all the time. They love it! Can this really be done so that my class could go on a field trip to a museum in another state/country/around the world all from our school? I definitely need more help with this one.

4. What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
This year I enjoyed it so much more than last year. I suppose it's because I wasn't doing it all for the "first" time because I had done the 23 Things already. It took me a little while on the first exercise to get back into it, then I had no troubles at all getting involved in each exercise. I used to call people to help me out, and this year I was able to do it all on my own, with only a little support here and there. I love it! Keep on with this program! Stay current with what's new in technology so that I can try to keep up as well.

Thanks for putting together another program for this summer. It is time well spent.