Post #10

I would use current event blogs in my class.  Students would be required to look up current events and report them in their weekly blogs along with an opinion.  Discussions on events would also be encouraged both in and out of class.

I found Alyssa's quizstar program to be pretty interesting, mostly because of its ability to attach multimedia files to it and its online capabilities.  I might look into it more in the future.

I would like to learn more about podcasts so that I may start making them in the future for either professional or personal use.

Once again, I feel the best way to accomplish my technology related goals is simply to start using programs and software and learn via experience.

Post #9

I found an online puzzlemaker at discovery.com.  There is a free online version that you can use as well as a software version that you can purchase.  The types of puzzle that can be created include word search, criss-cross, math squares, mazes, cryptograms, and hidden message.  The puzzles are very good looking and are fully printable.  

The purchasable version seems to be a bit easier to work with than the free online version, which can be difficult at times.  The purchasable version also lets you save the puzzles and offers sample puzzles, clip art, and included searchable dictionaries.  I believe this software would be very useful for creating a variety of puzzles that will help students learn vocabulary, math, and puzzle solving skills.

I would like to learn how to use Windows Video Editor properly.  I have a good amount of experience using professional-grade editing software such as Final Cut Pro, but have yet to gain any proficiency with the Windows editing program, and do not wish to purchase any new software. I would, however, like to return to my hobby of filming and creating short movies.

I believe I can achieve my goals in technology simply by immersing myself in it:  trying new things out as I come across them.