Victoria+Hardwick

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This is the link to my HTML webpage at Towson.

**This is a glog that I created on Glogster.com for my research on Howard Gardner** media type="custom" key="8993454" **VIRTUAL FIELDTRIPS**


 * After taking several virtual fieldrips to various sites, I think they are very valuable resources that teachers of all areas could benefit from. They offer anything from history to art. What an amazing tool for students to learn from. I had a fantastic time traveling through museaums in Paris and Washington, DC, traveling to Egypt and Massachusettes without even having to pay for an airline ticket! The Smithsonian Institute offers lesson plans, web based student activities and resources for teachers and classrooms! The Library of Congress offers the same as well as one day workshops and summer institutes to further engage, educate and support teachers. It is amazing what is out there for the taking! **


 * My Digital Story **

1. We have used many technologies in this course over the past months; which one(s) made the most impression on you? How might you integrate this technology into your teaching? I really enjoyed using all of the technology tools we learned about, however, I loved using Glogster.com and the virtual Fieldtrips. Probably because I love to scrapbook and travel! As far as integrating these technologies, I used Voki.com as my objectives before each class and the kids went crazy! They loved it so I taught them how to use it. They had a ball! I plan to use others as I have the opportunity to as well. 2. You were asked to articulate your personal philosophy on educational technology to include in your html page. Has your philosophy changed as a result of what you have learned in this class? If so, how? My philosophy has broadened and been enlightened, but the basic belief has remained the same. I do believe that technology is a necessity in teaching, but never knew how much fun it could be and how many creative avenues it opens us up to, as learners and creators.

3. I have always maintained the position that students who learn to use technology effectively in their teaching should be ready to share what they’ve learned with their colleagues in schools or their place of employment - doing so makes one a teacher-leader, a position that is very important to the success of school improvement and student achievement. How do you think you could share what you’ve learned in this class with others with whom you work? What would you say to them in terms of what you believe about the importance of technology tools in teaching and learning? I shared the Voki objectives with all my classes and their teachers. They loved it and said, "Wow, what a great idea!" I have shared other projects with co workers and they were all amazed at the value of the products. I explained that we are learning these technologies but that we need to keep using them to become proficient with them so that we can use them in our teaching. They agreed.

4. What could be added to this course to make it better for graduate students? Not a thing! I think it was well paced, reasonable expectations and incredible learning opportunity!