Is it the End, or Just the Beginning of Something Bigger and Better?

Western Sunset  by A.C. Nazar 2013

It seems like we just entered this foray into ed tech ad here we are closing the door. Well, not closing it completely, but rather opening it up to something new, application. For me,  that means I can keep on using the cool tools, and put aside those that I didn't like as much, perhaps revisiting them someday in another capacity.

What I liked best about the 23 things was playing with the creative applications. I use Flikr and fotoflerxr all the time when I need to use an image, which I generally try to enhance in some way. I would definitely continue to use image generators because they are fun. I do use Google drive regularly so I can take advantage of the university's toner rather than buying my own. I also like the ability to edit my work at any time, so having it available is convenient. 

I think this program has sparked my learning and allowed me to see the importance of technology in the classroom. I would have never considered using technology to this degree, but I think it can be both helpful and enhancing. I don't know whether I can say that this has influenced my goals as much as it has brought me a new perspective on teaching. I am open to continued learning about technology. It is so much a part of our culture that it is hard to avoid it.

We can all keep up with ed tech by subscribing to blogs, teacher websites like teachertube, or any other forums related to using technology in the classroom. 

I plan to start another blog when I start teaching, if not before then.  I like the idea of recording what I have learned each day, or at least once a week. We really do learn something every day, whether it is trivial or useful.  I think I may be able to muster up a few followers...

There really are no ending points, we go on. Even when we die, I'm quite sure we go on. Not to sound like a Hallmark card, but the setting sun merely implies that somewhere else somebody is watching a beautiful sunrise.