Final Reflection on TechTeacher's Blog

I would like to first thank Dr. Baylen for dragging me, yes I said dragging, from my comfort zone. Technology has always intimidated and frustrated me from the time computers were introduced into the classroom, primarily because my college years
consisted of typewriters and WhiteOut. Of course I learned basic programs as computers were introduced, but they were the basics such as MS Word and Excel, the internet, and email. However, when younger teachers made comments about their class blogs,while interested, I never participated in their discussions because they were "over my head."

After reflecting about the work created in this class, I have to say that I am no longer intimidated.I once thought that creating a class blog would be too advanced for me and require too much labor and time. However, I now have the confidence that I can integrate technology into my classroom, particularly a blog. As an English teacher, blogs are tools that can open up new avenues for students' critical thinking skills and merge them with their love of technology. I can't wait to set up a class blog for next semester, in addition to showing my students how they can use Comic Life, Voice Thread and Movie Maker to create interesting and creative projects!

Charlotte Morgan