5/6/10

Although this blog is dated Thursday, it is actually a comment for 5/2/10, post-last class of EDL 518. I learned how little I know about technology in this class, but I also was forced to use it and to try it out. One of the best things was the time to explore and the time to collaborate with other teachers/future administrators. I learned of a lot of websites from my colleagues of where to get information that I need (via the Scavenger Hunt) so that is definitely part of the course to keep - the Scavenger hunt not only had us look for stuff but also sharing our two faves with the class helped me see a whole lot more. Wendy form Moline provided me with priceless information about ESL for which I am grateful. Jenny from Galesburg told me a lot about Reading Recovery, and made me which I was trained so that I could have been using it all year with one of my ELLs who is dyslexic (undiagnosed officially) and is an extremely low reader (Kindergarten level but in the 7th grade). Dr. Closen, you are a great instructor for many reasons. However, I am most grateful for a) your dry sense of humor, 2) your patience when we have technological difficulties and your willingness to help, and d) your easygoing manner. Thanks everyone for sharing.