Final Blog...I learned a lot of new websites to incorporate into my curriculum.  I also became more familiar with google docs.  I like how anyone can access the docs and add to them if invited.  I did like to book somewhat.  I did not like how I had to copy some of the answers from the book and not really incorporate my personal experiences into the answers.  The work load was very heavy for weekly assignments.  Overall, I did learn some new things that will help me to expand my technology knowledge and that is what the class is about.  Thanks Louis. 

I am affected somewhat on software and professional development.  I have never reviewed software for purchase and I have never been asked by my school or district to review any.  The chapter and the checklist was helpful in case I would go purchase some on my own.  I would never really think to consider all of the items mentioned.  I think the checklist on greatschools.net was very easy to follow for advanced purchasers as well as first time buyers.  As for professional development in Milwaukee there are not many opportunities that I am aware of.  We do have five banking days built into our calendar and we have two hours of professional meetings each time.  I did enjoy the websites that were mentioned in chapter 10.  I will look at them and see if I can pass any useful information on to my colleagues.  

Technology in the Room

I watched a video that was entitled Giving "Em the Business. The lesson was geared toward first and second grade. Within a small group they had to create a food product to sell. They had to create ways to advertise it, sell it and make a profit. The video shows many detailed parts about the unit project. I teach community and products and could see myself trying to incorporate a mini-lesson using some of what was viewed. I think the most difficult part would be working together as a group and making group decisions. I will store the site in my profile and incorporate it in the spring.