Assignment++7


 * Reflection**
 * 1**
 * My students will benefit from the knowledge I have gained through this course. I have learned so much about how to incorporate the use of mobile devices into my classroom curriculum and that can only translate into success and growth for my students. The ipad is truly a way to engage my at-risk learners who often don't have much confidence in their learning abilities. I feel the iPad will allow me to carefully scaffold my students learning as I carefully choose apps for them to practice with and learn from. The more my students become engaged and feel success, the more ownership they will take in their learning. This is a Win-Win situation for everyone!**


 * 2**
 * I plan to keep my ipad centrally located in my kitchen or family room. I wil be more apt to turn it on and use it if it is visible. I'm already becoming addicted to it so then I think it will venture to the upper floors of my home very soon. Personally I feel the iPad will make my life at home and school easier. The key is to work smarter not harder and the iPad will definitely help me with this!**
 * 3**
 * I am so excited about what I have taken away from the sharing portion of this course. I jotted so many new ideas down and then realized I just have to go to our class wiki and all the knowledge and expertise of my classmates is right there! I have solidified many technology basics from watching my classmates present from something as simple as copying and pasting a URL to a wiki page, to linking an image to an animoto presentation. I was surrounded by a wealth of knowledge and I am in awe of how much I have gleaned from this course. I think it will take a little hwile to all sink in, but I feel I have a good foundation to continue my technology journey.**
 * 4**
 * I presented my knowledge of iPad apps and other basic technology skills today. I have much more to learn, but the more I use my iPad, the more confident I will become in using it in my classroom to enhance my student's learning. I shared the ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard app today which I am very excited to use it in my classroom. It is a strong tutorial app that can provide reinforcement on many key grade levle concepts.**