April 25th class

Well, I have made it through another Wimba and BlackBoard training session and I have to say, I feel pretty good about it!  I am getting the hang of Wimba and find it a little annoying for me to use from home unfortunately because I have such a weak internet signal....bummer.  Anyway, I have conquered the complete worksheet with the help of some great classmates and love how helpful we all are to each other!  Collaboration is the key for our success, for sure!
I also spent some time during tonights class to create my definition of instructional technology.  Hmmmm....there are so many facets to tech and ed.  that it was not as simple to answer as I initally thought!  First you have the hardware and software programs needed, then the understanding to use the tools and the desire to learn how to use the tools with the students, then we have the design process, without which we wouldn't be able to get anything accomplished successfully with students'.  I am attaching an article that I found on Instructional design for your pleasure! 
See you next time!