The end of the semester! April 26, 2008

I am glad this semester is finally coming to an end. This class has been a challenge because of some of the new tools we learned, but I can say I learned a lot. I really enjoyed writing these blogs because I love to write and reflect on what I am learning. My undergraduate major was sociology, so I enjoy researching and analyzing. I am at the end of my graduate program and I can say that not too many teachers care about reflection. Besides all the wonderful technology tools we learned, I learned an important aspect about using your own voice. This type of writing allows you make an opinion without being penalized which makes writing more meaningful for all students. Some students are shy in class, so it could be hard to assess what they are learning, but having a blog or any type of journal writing is beneficial. The core curriculum is extremely important, but make sure you the time to let students reflect on their knowledge, which in the long run will help them understand more content.