Riley+Technology+Portfolio


 * Final Learning Reflection:**

Though the semester was short, it was certainly fruitful. I have achieved almost all of my goals to an extent, and I feel much more digitally literate.

1. I have become proficient with Wordpress, though I have room to grow. I have become very comfortable using Windows Movie Maker, which I am thrilled about because it will help me both professionally and personally. I now also know multiple online spaces, such as Screencast.com or Vimeo.com that I can use to publish, share, and store my videos. In addition, I am completely enthralled with Jing. This tool is not only revolutionary for pre-recording lessons, it is perfect for instructional videos on how to use technology. My mother and grandmother both are constantly asking me to give them tutorials with Youtube, e-mail, Facebook, etc. Since we live across the country from one another, this has proved difficult. With Screencast and Jing, I can make my own videos for them and send them.

2. While I did not explore web quests, I did begin to create my own through my final digital literacy statement. I loved finding good links to embed in my text. I think my students could easily create similar projects for books or research topics that may achieve many of the same goals as webquests.

3. Through my interview with technology users at my school and exploring the tools presented in this class, as well as other conversations at my school, I really developed in my professional understanding on technology use in the classroom. I discovered how easy it is to find and implement technology in little bits and pieces to enhance student learning and teacher facilitation. I think the only piece that would still be missing would be for me to really examine the different tools I have found for class websites (wordpress, wikispaces, google sites, evernote, etc) and decide which I could really use consistently for a year-round class tool in lieu of writers notebooks and hard copy portfolios. I have the tools. Now I would just have to pick the one that would work for my classroom.

4. I found resources on internet safety, and feel that students could use link imbedding, jing screen casts, or Movie Maker to create presentations for one another on specific safety tips for using technology.

5. As mentioned previously, I became very comfortable with Movie Maker, and I was able to make my video for my students. I sent my movie to my students as well as other faculty members, and I feel confident that I can make future movies.


 * Goals for Future Teaching:**


 * I hope to keep up to date with my old students via a Ms. Riley Facebook page on which I upload grammar, writing, and literature tips, videos, etc.
 * I hope to continue sharing with my colleagues and friends in teaching new technologies that could be beneficial for their classrooms.
 * I hope to use my new digital literacy skills and curiosity to continue exploring resources online for my personal and professional life. Who knows, maybe someday I’ll have a professional blog on the side for teaching digital literacy. ☺


 * Semester Goals: [[file:Semester Goals.docx]]
 * Mid-semester Reflection:[[file:Midsemester Reflection.docx]]
 * Statement on Digital Literacy:[[file:Final Statement on digital literacy-1.doc]]


 * Personal Use Project:[| 10th Grade ELA Video]
 * Updated Lesson Plan: [[file:Updated Lesson plan.doc]]
 * Interview with Technology User: media type="file" key="Kaitlin Riley Podcast Interview.m4a" width="300" height="50"