I began my teaching career in 1995 when “you’ve got mail” and “surfing the worldwide web” were rather new and exciting phrases. I’ve never been the person who had to run out and get the latest tech gadget and my first cell phone was acquired because I was driving across country by myself, and I thought it would be a wise safety precaution. Basically, I used technology for my own purposes where and when it suited me, but I wasn’t an enthusiast. So it isn’t surprising that over the two decades I’ve been teaching, I have managed to maintain basic proficiency in the use of technology, especially when it was a tool that made my work quicker or easier. I didn’t feel a strong calling to bring technology into the classroom to use with my students and for their benefit. As you can probably guess, I had never built a website. I hadn’t even made my own videos! My cell phone was a phone, for Pete’s sake! So, when I look back on my journey through the Innovative Learning program that began only eleven months ago, I am proud of my growth. And here's where I want to go.
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james landis
12/4/2017 02:53:29 pm
Nancy,
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Nai Saelee
12/4/2017 04:44:49 pm
Nancy,
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12/4/2017 06:57:37 pm
Let's face it, you are pretty much a website building ninja now. I love how you have come to not only have mastery over tech, but an enjoyment of it too. It was just a matter of time until you came on over to the dark side of tech nerdland. I am so impressed not only with your lovely writing style, but with your hard work and determination. I am certainly grateful that I joined Cohort 12 because it is filled with all the coolest kids.
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