Reflection 2

This week we learned about Google Docs and the mulitple applications it has to offer. I'm really excited to utilize this in my future classroom and life! I had no idea there was so much that you could do. One of my goals this semester is to get more organized and I know the calendar will help me do that. As a teacher, I will certainly need the calendar to help me keep track of everything. I'm also looking forward to being able to share documents because sometimes when you send it over e-mail the other person's computer can't load up the same formatting that you had. I've had this happen multiple times and it can be quite frustrating.
I think the ability to talk and complete group projects online will be very beneficial in my future classroom as well. I remember hating group projects in high school because it was so difficult to find a time that everyone could get together or not everyone had a reliable mode of transportation. As a result the whole project often fell on one or two students in the group. I think my students will greatly appreciate being able to work together online.
I'm looking forward to using this in my own life as well. All of these applications will help me as a student and in my current job. Sometimes I have to give presentations and my greatest fear is that I'll forget or lose the flashdrive my presentation is on. With this I can have it accessible practically anywhere. Also the ability to sync calendars with colleagues will be very beneficial. I'm looking forward to sharing this information.
As a teacher, I need to be able to incorporate students that may require more attention and a way of doing that is to have resources, tests, and powerpoints online. The Google Docs make that much more plausible and easier to accomplish.
All in all I wish that I had taken this class earlier. I think back on all the times that this knowledge would have been useful. However, I know that I will be able to utilize it now and I look forward to becoming more proficient. I know this will help me gather information, deliver tests and group projects when I become a teacher.