Wallwisher

I think that Wallwisher is a cool tool; however, I do see some challenges for the program.  The only way that students can view the page is if they have to code to get into the page.  Sometimes that could be a problem.  However, I really enjoyed using Wallwisher in my group, it was a fun way to collaborate and share our ideas in one common area. I could see myself using Wallwisher in my classroom.  I think I would have the students use it to collaborate with their peers on maybe homework problems or even during class.  When the students are given quiet time to work, they could maybe use this program to work with other students while keeping a quiet environment for the other students.

Podcasting

I really enjoyed working with my group to create a podcast.  I think it is a neat way to get everybody interactive with the material.  I was the recorder and editor, but I still really enjoyed working with my group and hearing how they interacted with one another and the answers that they gave to the questions asked.  I think this wold be a really great tool to use in the classroom. Even as a group project, this would be a great way for the students to interact with the material while still working as a group to achieve a common goal.  I could see myself assigning my students this as maybe an extra credit opportunity, but I also think that this would be a great way for students to review for an exam or test.  I think by them being able to talk about the material with one another and having it recorded is a great way for them to be put in a professional setting while still working with in class material.  I actually look forward to finding different ways to incorporate this type of project into my lesson plans.  I also think that the students will enjoy it to, it is a fun way to interact with technology while still learning. 

Self-grading tests

1.  What are  your reactions to self-grading tests?
     I think that self-grading tests can be very effective in a classroom, also it makes for a lot less work for me as the teacher.  Being able to simply record the grades into the grading spreadsheet allows me to have more time maybe working on my lesson plans or labs.

2.  How might you use a self-graded test in your future classes?
    I think I would use self-grading tests in my classroom; however, I would use it as a quizzing tool.  I could see maybe having weekly quizzes that the students have to take at home and can use their notes, and this system allows for quick responses to their answers.  However, I would not feel comfortable using it as my main test format, just because I will want my students to be taking their tests in my classroom and work on knowing the material, not having to use their notes.