This is my second online technology course that I am taking.  I am currently enrolled in the Introduction to Blended and Online teaching course.  I have learned so much in the short time I have participated in this first course that I am excited to find out what new things I will learn in this course as well.  I love technology and love using it in my classroom.  Technology changes so fast it is hard to keep up with the new resources that are available.  Taking courses is a way to ensure that I continue to move forward in teaching with technology and that I utilize it as a student centered learning tool.  I am very comfortable with creating flipcharts, prezis, powerpoints....... but those are all teacher directed activities.  I want the students to use their iPads as a learning tool.  I want them to produce work on their iPads which is why I am taking these courses so that I can utilize the technology in my classroom more effectively.
     I am very comfortable in creating lessons using technology.  I often help my fellow teachers with their questions or give them ideas on how to create a specific lesson.  What I want to know is how can I use my student iPads for them to produce work and to use it as a learning tool instead of a practice tool.  My hope is that I will gather a multitude of ideas from this course that I can use to enhance my curriculum and share with my fellow colleagues.