First Week's Reflection

It has been said that democracy is the art of thinking independently together. I think this is a good way to look at our instructional technology class. We come from different places. We bring different skills and attributes to the table. We’ve had different experiences, and have different comfort levels with technology. We think differently. But at the same time, we are all here together for the same purpose – to become successful teachers able to utilize technology in an effective way with our students. There are many different paths to take when using the Internet and all that is has to offer. There are many different ways to get to the same place. I find that I sometimes take longer, more circuitous routes than others, but I generally get there all the same. Being in a class setting is a great way to learn tricks from others and then use these to one’s own advantage, in one’s own independent way. While the first week of class has mostly consisted of setting up new accounts and increasing our personal web presence, it has also underscored the fact that technology can't be properly utilized in a bubble. It’s meant to be shared. We are meant to think independently but together.