Reflection -- looking back

First of all I want to say how much I enjoyed being with the other Media Clerks. They're so much fun and down to earth. I haven't gotten to know them like they all know each other because of my attendance at our meetings. I always looked forward to class and being with them.
When I first started this class I thought “what have I gotten myself into”? This was a really in-depth class and a good look into how far you can go on the worldwide web. There is so much its overwhelming…..well for me anyway. I didn’t exactly know what to expect but did go to class with an open mind. After all I’m more what you call “old school” when it comes to libraries. I love it when I see a kid with an opened book or when a student needs help finding something in the non-fiction section I’m all over that.
Actually this class took me beyond my wildest dreams. We were exploring things I never knew existed. I think the most exciting thing for me is using my digital camera and posting pictures on my blog along with downloading Avatars which are fun.
Myra was amazing. Her knowledge for teaching this class I’m sure has gone beyond the Districts expectations. She was very patient with everyone. She went around us every class making sure we were doing good and asked if we had any questions. I certainly don’t think this class needed any improving but with my technology experience how would I even know? What I do know is that we covered A LOT and she did a heck of a job! I learned so much that I was excited to do our assignments. What made it even more exciting is a teacher mentioned she had to do a blog for a Masters class she was taking. That was very cool knowing I was learning something that they teach in college.
I’m hoping to pass on this valuable info to students. I’m working hard to be able to answer their questions on Word or Xcel but to be able to sit down and show them what I’ve learned would be fun. I don’t know that I’m ready to teach a class but a one on one would be ok. The girls talked in our class about learning how to put video onto a power point sounds interesting and that’s something to look forward to in the future. Learning that I can actually learn technology is great. Overcoming my fear of trying to learn something new has finally arrived and I will continue to explore and blog in the future. Thanks again Myra. You Rock!!