Day 2

Off to a slow start today but with a creative finish. Class was mostly review for some of us I'm sure as far as Microsoft Word and Excel are concerned. These two programs may seem trite and overly simple but their utility to teaching must not be underestimated. Excel will really come in handy for keeping track of grades and attendance later on down the road. However, I'm not entirely sure I would use MS Word for creating quizzes or tests. There are just way too many bells and whistles on some of these programs that hinder more than help. As far as the podcast goes, I'm feeling pretty optimistic and hope to integrate this technology into other endeavors. A new technology learned is often a new tool in a teacher's repertoire, but sometimes the best way to teach is the old fashioned way with the book and the brain.