Google Basics

This course was a nice introduction to some of the Google basics such as Docs, Drive, and Sheets. I had previously been comfortable using Google Docs, but this course introduced me to something new and wonderful, Google Forms. I thought this was great! I've already come up with some ideas on how to use Forms in the classroom. I used the course to become even more familiar with the other Google basics which has been helpful in the day to day use of Google at school.

Transforming Instruction

It found the SAMR model very interesting. It was interesting to think about how I use technology and how I can take what I am doing now in the classroom and, by making a few adjustments, get the students to be working on a much more higher order thinking activity.
The growth mindset portion of the course was also beneficial and something that I have applied more since taking the course.

Digital Citizenship for Teachers

I thought that this course was a great reminder that all teachers, no matter what grade or subject, are technology teachers. All teachers have the responsibility to teach and model appropriate technology practices. Technology is such a powerful tool within the classroom. It provides students with real world skills which will be necessary in their future. Hopefully teachers are able to prepare all students to be great digital citizens. With all of the online bullying that takes place, specifically on social media, knowing first what to include and not include online, then second, how to treat people online are two skills that every student should leave school with.