Week 6

a. What was the most significant thing you learned in class this week?
I have been learning that there are many fascinating technological tools to use for teaching, however I see very little focus on costs. The game that we were shown in our group last Thursday is a great little game (Diner Town) that introduces some rather complex microeconomic ideas in a fun and easy way. The paper I am writing my executive summary on is on how a computerized pop-up dictionary can help struggling readers. Both of these tools are fabulous. If I were teaching microeconomics, I'd love to have Diner Town. When I teach history and social studies, I want a pop-up dictionary. Most schools don't have computers to go around to all students. A friend of mine is student teaching in a school that has only 4 overhead projectors and only a handful of computers (several are not working). These are great tools but most schools, especially the ones that need them most, could never afford them.

b. What questions do you have and what do you want to learn more about?
I had some questions about the executive summary assignment, but have since figured them out.

c. What applications do you see to classroom practice based on what you learned?
See question a.