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 * ====I would like to learn more about the SmartBoard, more about online resources that can be used in the classroom, and more about creativity in the classroom.====


 * ====I would be interested in knowing the newest, most user friendly piece of technology to include in my classroom. I do not consider myself very technologically advanced and want to have something easy and quick to use so that I am not wasting time trying to magically make equipment turn on and work. I would also like to know some ideas on using technology in a timely manner. I do not want to over use the computer or projectors, but do feel it is vital to a students learning experience to be exposed to them, but when is it too much?====


 * ====I would be interested in knowing the newest, most user friendly piece of technology to include in my classroom. I do not consider myself very technologically advanced and want to have something easy and quick to use so that I am not wasting time trying to magically make equipment turn on and work.====


 * ====I would like to know some ideas on using technology in a timely manner. I do not want to overuse the computer or projectors, but do feel it is vital to a students learning experience to be exposed to them, but when is it too much?====


 * ====This might sound a little corny, but I would like to learn how to create interactive games to use as study guides for quizzes and tests. I used to love when my teacher created a game for a us to play to use as a way of preparing us for our tests.====


 * ====I’d like to learn about the “cool” ways to use technology in the classroom—I have a good handle on the few classics but have no idea how to use a Smartboard or even what else is out there to utilize. I’d like to know if there’s research about how technology integration impacts learning (good or bad) and which ways seem to be effective.====


 * ====I would definitely love to utilize a classroom website in which I would include assignments, journals, and a group discussion page, among other things.====


 * ====I would love to know more about technology, especially with content integration. The numerous websites you used to create pages for our classes, including the Wiki page is something I’m interested in learning more about, especially in making it as //intense// as the one for our ECI 306 class.====


 * ====I feel like I do still need to know more about using technology in the classroom. I am still not completely comfortable with operating some of the equipment because I really have not had a chance to play around with it and figure it out. I really have no idea how to work a SMART Board. I would just like more practice using the equipment…how do you make overhead transparencies anyways? I feel like I could still learn more about implementing the use of technology in the classroom because I know it is important.====


 * ====I still need to explore the other types of technology that will be useful in the classroom.====


 * ====One thing that does concern me about using technology within my classroom is that not everyone will have access to a computer either in the classroom itself or in their homes. Also, I don’t want my kids to feel overwhelmed with all of the different types of technology that are incorporated within the classroom.====


 * ====I would like to know about using the Smart Board. Perhaps, it could have interactive lessons that could be placed on the screen and the students could participate more easily using the clickers to answer questions on the board. I would like to know more about the usage of emailing students their homework assignment and how effective it is.====

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 * There is much to know. Smart Boards are a mystery to me… I know nothing about computer animation, the new touch screen computers, blackberrys, iPod transfer … and other various things. I still have not mastered how to add music or dialogue to videos….
 * I’m interested in knowing more about digital [readers] that have now come out…. I know they are super expensive, but I am very curious to see if students would do better using such devices rather than a paper copy.
 * ====I would also like to know new and creative ways to integrate technology into my classroom. I consider myself proficient in programs such as Power Point, but I would like to expand my technological horizons in order to better engage my students.====


 * ==== I would still like to learn how to use the Smart boards to incorporate those in lessons, if possible. ====


 * ====I still want to learn even more about creating videos. While I know how to point and shoot using a flip camera, I am still not great at compiling and editing the videos together. I want to learn how to do this so I can create a truly wonderful product to use in my classroom.====


 * ====I would love to play around with and learn more about Smart Boards, as well as upcoming technology that will be entering everyday classrooms in the future.====


 * ====Smartboards are fantastic and I hope to have access to one as a teacher. But as I learn about the various ways in which technology can be used, I’m afraid I still limit my own usage to old fashioned “apps” like email, Word, and text messaging. What I really want to know about technology takes what I haven’t yet committed to – practice. Actually using the technology I’ve been introduced to is difficult. It’s like eating right and exercising; you know it’s the right thing to do, but it takes effort and discipline. It’s a personal goal to become more “techno-savvy” because students love using computers. Including projects which feature movie making, filming, blogging, and digital archiving energizes the classroom. I have many ideas that incorporate the use of technology in the language arts classroom – what I need to know is how to actually make that happen.====


 * ====I would love to learn more about different types of technology that I could incorporate into my lessons. I would like to learn more about Wikis because I don’t feel very comfortable with those yet, but am intrigued by the idea. I would also like to learn more about creating virtual timelines, and other presentation methods.====

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 * I would like to learn more about Smartboard technology because I haven't really gotten to work with it all. I would also like to learn new forms of technology that can help kids interested in what they're learning.
 * I definitely need to know how to use boards like the Smart board. As far as lessons go, I am pretty much only knowledgeable in using power point and would like to learn the other technology out there to show my lessons etc. I would also like to know good websites for advice with teaching or good sites to find middle grades literature. I think it would be nice to review how to find good databases and websites as well. I am not very good at finding out whether the websites I look at are reliable.
 * I have not exposed myself to many of the new technologies that have evolved. I am familiar with basic programs on computers, but I am still learning what middle school students are being exposed to in the classroom. I want to know how to be more technologically friendly. I would like to use more programs than just the basic programs (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) I use today.
 * ====I want to become more comfortable with a wide variety of technology. I do not want to feel inhibited by my knowledge base for what I can use in my classroom. I want to learn more about Smart boards and interactive computers. I am also curious to find out about what resources are available to me via the internet. I know there is YouTube, Wikis, email, but I don't even know if I fully know how to use all of those things much less what else is out there.====