11.5 Evaluation

1. What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?

I enjoyed these 11.5 tasks. Many were easy to maneuver and a few were more challenging. Wordle was fun, and I see the benefits for my students. Also, I am using Facebook more these days. I enjoy socializing with people that I haven't had contact with in years. In addition, I see the advantages of using Blinkx. Once in this site, I enjoyed listening to the "One Minute Critic" for book reviews that my students would enjoy reading. Finally, reading about digital citizenship helped me understand that this issue needs to be addressed to my students.

2. How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?

After completing 11.5 Things, I am amazed by the vast volume of information and web sites are available on the web. There is so much more to learn both personally and professionally.

3. Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?

It came as an unexpected surprise to me that most of the 11.5 Things were not that difficult to manage.

4. What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?

I enjoyed 11.5 Things more than the 23 Things from last summer. Maybe I am a little more proficient in my computer skills. I did not feel as pressured as I did last summer. I was even able to take a vacation this summer to Costa Rica for 15
days! I was confident that I would finish the tasks. They seemed manageable.