What aspects of this course did you find most beneficial?
The aspects of the course I found to be the most beneficial were the topics where I had some familiarity (copyright, equity, accessibility) and was able to learn more about the topic.
What aspects of this course did you find did not meet your needs? Please make suggestions regarding how your needs might be met.
I use, and recommend, a variety of technology for educational use in my current role as an Academic Technology Specialist. I would have enjoyed reading more case studies and diving deeper into the tools where we only managed to lightly scratch the surface. I know the structure of the course was fast-paced and didn't allow for that sort of engagement to take place. I think if a few topics were chose at the beginning of the semester--either by the instructor or the class--more time could have been devoted to understanding the technology and learning more from the other students in the class. Though I understand this may create more work for instructors if certain topics are chosen from a pool of topics.
What topics in this course were most interesting to you?
The topics I found most interesting where the items I have taken for granted. Reading through some of the articles made me thankful for the opportunities I've been given and the blessings I've received.
What topics in this course were least helpful/interesting?
Overall I think the topics were fine, however the amount of reading required didn't allow for much time spent on activities to connect to the readings. The amount of theory presented in the majority of the readings lost my attention. I would have liked to have spent more time on how to use a technology or at least read more case studies how the technology was/is used in an educational environment.
How did your knowledge of issues in educational technology evolve over the semester? Did you have any "Aha" moments?
My knowledge of technological equity definitely evolved over the course of this class as it seemed to be the theme I kept coming back to in my weekly reading summaries. While I didn't have any particular "ah-ha"moments, I now view disabilities differently. To put it simply, a disability is nothing more than something someone is physically incapable of doing and that's how I feel we should view it. Thankfully we live in an age where there are so many technological advancements where we are able to make some of the limitations less debilitating for others.
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