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 * Course Expectations, Fall 2011: Wednesday Class**

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 * What are your expectations for this course? What do you want and/or need to get out of it? What are you anxious about? What are you excited about? Share your thoughts below by adding additional bullet points. //There is no need to identify your comments with your name.// **


 * Add your thoughts here to this list...**

> I am excited to have the opportunity to learn more of what is available in the technology world. I have been teaching for 3 years now... I have slowly made the transition from the white board to a smart board. I find it amazing how everything has become more easily available through the use of technology. My students love working with the smart board and were very excited when they created a google docs account. I am eager to be able to learn more tools that will enhance my students interest and participation in their learning processs through the use of technology.
 * I am looking forward to practicing what little knowledge I have about technology in this class. What I want out of this class is the knowledge to ultimately use lots of technology in my classroom so I may keep lessons fun and interesting!
 * I am excited to learn more about the technology available to us as new and upcoming educators, especially via Mac... but I am nervous for this challenge, as it may show some of my weaknesses when it comes to computer literacy.
 * I am expecting many challenges on the assignments and project. I am not good in computer programs and websites...but I can do it!!!!
 * I am excited to learn about various educational technologies that I can eventually use as a resource in my classroom. I hope to be an "expert" on at least a few of them by the time this class ends.
 * I need to learn how to apply technology to early childhood students. I think this is the most difficult age to incorporate technology into the classroom and feel anxious that I will struggle with this in the future.
 * I am looking forward to feeling more comfortable with using technology. Blogs and Wiki pages are brand new to me so I hope I'll be able to pick it up quickly. I know I'll have to since my 10 year old nephews are already light years ahead of me!
 * I am looking to get out of this class a better sense of how to incorpoarate using technology in my future classroom that will benefit my students learning and help make me the complete teacher.
 * I'm eager to learn about how to use technology efficiently and affectively in the classroom. I consider myself to be somewhat above average when it comes to computers, programs, and typing but i am hoping to find new sites and programs that will help me better teacher.
 * I am hoping to become more familiar and comfortable with the technologies available to educators today. I am excited to find ways to effectively incorporate them into lessons and learning experiences for my future students.
 * I am looking forward to becoming more competent in regards to the technology pieces of education, as I do not consider myself quite literate in that regard. I have seen smart boards in use, and they are quite a useful instrument. The basic blogging and internet use is also an area I have very little experience. I am truly excited about learning some useful information!
 * I am a bit nervous about this course but I am looking forward to becoming a bit more 'computer-literate.' I also look forward to using the information that I learned and using it to help othe rpeople who also struggle with computer use. I want to be able to show them everything that I learned and hope that they catch on just as I did.
 * I am looking forward to learning more about technology and the various ways I could use it inside my classroom. Somehow I am a little nervous at the thought of teaching with more technology involved but I have learned that every time I do use technology, my students seem to enjoy class more! I hope that this class will make me feel more comfortable with using technology and that I can bring some of what I learn back to my own classroom!