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... taking 5 to 6 hours to complete each module was worth all the hard work because I do believe I have pushed my learning and comfort zone.

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I learned to get he most out of the T21 class, I needed to read all the articles, watch all the videos and tutorials and complete all the challenges.

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.... that I would be able to complete the 12 T21 modules in the suggested 1 hour timeframe.

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There were many great articles I read. I think the model in Switzerland in the article, The Smart Way to Use iPads in the Classroom really made me think.  In this school, the school didn't focus on what was coming out of the iPad (apps, videos), they focused on what was going into the iPads (kids creating video, using Explain Everything, Book Creator, recording their thinking, etc.) It is important to get technology in the hands of children but more importantly is educating teachers how to use them to their fullest potential and changing teacher's mindset that they need to be very involved in modeling uses and mentoring children.

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There is no easy answer but I do think when you restrict children then they become obsessed to have it more.  It is our job to model and mentor our children to use technology in the appropriate way and to find and use tools that are meaningful and appropriate.  Beth Holland has a great guideline to follow when looking at your use of technology and to find the balance of screen time. She says ask: Is it appropriate?; Is it meaningful? and Is it empowering?

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The T21 class increased my confidence as I read the material and worked through challenges. The reading increased my knowledge, the tutorials taught me and the challenges pushed me to try new tools.

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During the T21 class, I experimented with using technology during different curriculum areas. I made and assigned activities & projects for science, social studies and reading.

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I learned I can use other technology available to me in my classroom (6 iPads) and borrow iPads from other 1st grade classes as well as the iPad cart.

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... that I had to get much better at using technology in order to get started with using it in my classroom and that I had to get help.

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.... I now have the confidence to incorporate technology into my classroom and have found resources that can assist if I need assistance (technology integration specialist, technology teacher and even parents)

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... you can integrate technology into the exisitingcurriculum and it doesn't need to be a set aside technology time.

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... technology can be used by the students independently during regular  curriculum blocks. My students are posting on Seesaw, creating books on Book Creators, reflecting on FlipGrid, posting on Padlets, and interacting on reading/math apps.

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... you can integrate technology in the classroom with a small number of iPads (a six pack) plus iPad cart, SmartBoard, and several laptops.

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... I needed a lot of technology tools to implement technology in my classroom.

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...  it's okay to start small, gain confidence and then expand into bigger projects. (HyperDocs, PBL modules, digital portfolios, etc.)

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1. I can incorporate technology in my classroom even if I am a Novice.

2. My students can use our classroom iPads independently to explore and create.

3. I can incorporate technology into my existing curriculum even with a limited number of devices.

4. Too much Screen Time is not the issue, its our job to model and mentor our children to use technology in the appropriate way and to find and use tools that are meaningful and appropriate.

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I stretched my comfort zone and explored new ideas and concept.

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I changed my thinking and comfort level allowing children to use the technology independently

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I created products that I used  with the children in my classroom.

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I pushed myself to try new new technology tools in my classroom and made activities and projects during the T21 challenges.

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Learned During T21 Modules and Face-to-Face Workshops

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Learned During T21 Modules and Face-to-Face Workshops

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... that technology would need to be a set aside time and not integrated into the existing schedule.

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... It was too hard to inclorate technology into my classroom

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... that first graders didn't need more Screen Time in the classroom.  I wondered, How much Screen time was okay?

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... that first graders would only play games on the classroom iPads.

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... that first graders can't independently use technology tools for further learning or creating projects.