Thing 22

I have explored many links on your wiki. Thanks for the wealth of information!

I registered on Michigan LearnPort many years ago. I have used this site for a number of years. Every year, we need to take the Bloodborne Pathogens online class so I have some experience with Michigan LearnPort. I have also listened to a webinar using this site. We also need to take an additional online class as part of the state requirements. I chose to take this class because I learned so much more about technology in the last class than I knew before. In the future, there is a possibility that I may use Michigan LearnPort to fulfill this requirement.

I checked for courses listed in Michigan LearnPort and found a few on technology which I may be interested in. The CPR class may be another possibility.

There are definitely advantages to online classes. I don't have to drive somewhere at a specific time to attend class, and I can save money on gas. Also, I can do the class at my own pace. However, you must be motivated to get the class done in time. I have to admit that most of this class was done in my PJS comfortably sitting in my lazy boy chair.

There is one major disadvantage: not being able to communicate face to face with the instructor teaching the class. I think I learn better this way. It does help though when your co-workers are also taking the class. If needed, you can ask them for help.

What kind of professional development classes would I like to see? I would be interested in technolgy classes. I would also like to take some classes that have to do with science. Maybe a class on discovering ways to motivate students as this is always a problem. I would like to find even more methods to teach science. Technology will help some.

I have to admit that this class was much easier for me that the "11 Things" class. Having gained experience from the last class definitely helped me with this class. It feels good to have more self-confidence with technology. Thanks for sharing your expertise! I have definitely learned a lot from you. I especially liked the
photo-editing sites, YouTube and other related video sites, and learning how to add video to my wiki. What a great class!