Reflection on "Technology Tools for Educators"

I have really enjoyed “Technology Tools for Educators,” and it has helped me to become less of a “technophobe.” This course opened my eyes to a wide array of technologies that could be incorporated into a K-12 classroom setting. I was familiar with some of the technologies used/discussed in class, while others were new to me such as Second Life. As I have stated, I am not overly technology savvy. However, this course brought to my attention the impact technologies have in today’s world and that students are growing up not knowing a world without them. I think this would be a great course for parents to take to make them aware of what technologies their children are exposed to and using on a daily basis. Just as students go through learning about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, they, and their parents/guardians, need to know the dangers of various technologies and how to be safe, smart, and responsible with them. Great class!