My 505 portfolio

    Are we providing students a dis service when we add more technology into their crazy tech world?  I think not.  However, it largely depends on the way technology is used as a tool in education.  Just like any power tool in wood shop class, online sites and social media can be dangerous as well.  This course provided me with many new resources and they are all listed along the left side bar.  I have a few simple rules to live by.  They are listed below and mostly apply to the way I run my class blog.

1. Never post a students name

2. Never post a photo of a students face

3. Never speak negatively about your school or a student

   There are hundreds if not thousands of cases against teachers in the state of ohio just due to violating these rules.  

   Moving along I really enjoyed this class.  Compared to grad classes I've taken in the past, it gave me many useful and new ideas.  Here's my list of new ideas that I'll actually use in my classroom.

1. Using a powerpoint or keynote in a non linear way and allowing students to interact with it.

2. I loved using Blabberize and can have students use it to make end of the year artist statements.

3. I like glogster and may have students use this as a presentation tool for an artist research project.

4. I loved using inspiration to create a visual syllabus.  I'm hoping to print it rather large.

  Overall, a very positive experience that provided me with some useful insight and new resources.  Thank you all for looking and feel free to share any of this.