Final reflections!

I can't believe it is the end of the course, but I am sure this is the beginning of our integration to the world of technology.

Now looking back at where I was at the start of the course, I think I was so wrong in thinking that I know how to use technology in the classroom and beyond. I have learnt so much! Most of the things were new to me:
- Blogs - I knew about them but have never used one and if not this course I think I would have never used it. Now I like it and even created a new one where I will write about personal things. But I still didn't understand why sometimes I cann't leave comments in some other blogs, they ask me to choose a profile which I don't have. I can only define myself by using Name/URL other options are not working for me.  I need to explore this further.
- ABCD objective - completely new to me, I think it is a very good tool which disciplines teachers;
- Delicious - completely new, early I have been using Favorites toolbar, but every time I change the laptops the links are gone. But still I didn't manage to install the Delicious symbol to the toolbar to access it easily every time I need it. I have to explore this further.
- Webquests and project work, these concepts were not new to me but I have never thought that a web-quest can be a project. I haven't tried doing web-quest during this course, but I will do it for sure.
- Interactive PowerPoint - I learnt some very interesting tasks to make the lectures more interactive, I tried to make a jeopardy so I will go on.
- RubiStar - rubrics were not a new concept but I have never tried making them myself. Rubistar saves so much time!
- Various websites for developing all four skills and language areas.
- Various technologies for creating activities, handouts (e.g. ANVILL - though it is a whole classroom, Hotpotatoes, etc.) I need to explore Quandary more, I haven't figured out yet completely how to create questionnaires by using them as I think Muhammad Rashid did.
- Nicenet - a discovery for me
- Wiki spaces - I heard of them, but have never seen or used one
- JupiterGrades - completely new! I hope I will be able to use it for my classes as well.

Wow, so many things that I learnt and so many things I need to explore further!
In this course I also liked the fact that using technology was always underpinned by learning theories (learner-centredness, learner autonomy, learning styles) which make teachers understand why they are using the technology, not just for the sake of using it or because it is fun.

I liked working with course participants from various countries, with diverse teaching contexts, with diverse experiences, opinions etc. I hope we will stay in contact and maybe even set up joint projects.

I really enjoyed working with Donna, I can't imagine how much time and effforts are put into the course! I liked that she was supportive and attentive to each and every one and tried to leave a comment on blog or posts so that we feel that our opinion is valued and appreciated.

Thank you all for making this course successfull!