Conclusion

To start off, I have to admit that we have learned much more technology and acquired more ideas during this class than what is said in the previous pages. We did more than what is mentioned in the 5 major assignments. So, in few words we have learned about so much technology and other tools we can use in our classrooms. I will work on finding opportunities to practice all the new skills I have learned in this class.
 * I am thinking mainly about many other technology tools that we learned about, such as the following web2.0 technologies: Wiki's, Blogs, Podcasts, Screencasts, RSS Feeds, WebQuests
 * I am also thinking about the following web2. 0 tools we explored together with the teachers:Diigo, YouTube, Wikispaces, Pinterest, Screencast-O-Matic, VoiceThread, Blogger, SlideShare, Glogster, LinkedIn, Flickr, Delicious, Second Life, Wordle, Google Docs.

As a teacher, a valuable lesson I have learned is the following: In every classroom I have taught and will be teaching, there are (and will always be) those students who fly (get it easily); there is a group of runners; there is also a group of walkers, and another special group of crawlers. Many teachers (me included) are always tempted to adopt the easy way of advancing with those who fly, run or walk, and forget crawlers. By taking this class, I was reminded that I should always care for those who crawl. As long as they are moving, they will reach destination. Also, I never know when they might speed up and finally soar, if I keep encouraging them and giving them the time and support they need. I learned that lesson because in this class I was the crawler. I appreciate that my professors did not give up on me and supported me in my slow speed, believing that I could reach destination like everyone else. This one is for you, Prof. Povitsky and Zimmer! I also thank those "flying" peers who took the time to notice me "crawling" and offered me a helping hand. This one of for you, Delilah!

Well, farewell now. However, before I leave you, I wanted to share some words of wisdom I try to meditate on each day:

Inside every caterpillar that crawls and drags its belly on the ground is a beautiful butterfly; inside every butterfly that glides and soars in the sky is a countless number of caterpillars.

Besides, the following are my overal reflection on this class: I really liked the whole climate in the classroom. Professors were enthusiastic and helpful. I also enjoyed the research paper presentation. I learned fromeach one of the presenters and cannot wait until I have the time to read their research papers from everyone.

__ Overal reflection: My favorite activity and why: __ It is hard to choose by best activity among all so many that were cool, challenging and beneficial. However, if I have to pick up two, I would pick kispiration and then pick prezi. I enjoyed using kidspiration because we have learned it a little in our previous class technology but I was not able to get it well. This time, I feel comfortable creating learning materials using kidspiration. I enjoyed Prezi mainly because it was challenging,. I spent a whole night learning it, and was finally able to get it. I am happy I learned it because it is another alternative to power point for presentation.

__My least favorite activity and why:__ My least favorite activity was the research paper because I submitted a version that was not completely submitted. Why, by the time I went to CAS, it was too late; not that I wanted to, but due to many other life circumstances I was facing. It bothers me because usually writing is my favorite activity.