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Stay open-minded and don’t be afraid to explore tools you’ve never used before. This course is all about experimenting, reflecting, and thinking about how technology fits into your personal teaching style. Start your assignments early, especially the creative ones, it gives you time to try new ideas without stress.

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My biggest takeaway from EDIT 2000e is how meaningful and impactful technology can be when it's used intentionally in the classroom. I’ve learned that tech tools aren't just for convenience, they can genuinely enhance creativity, engagement, and student-centered learning when used thoughtfully.

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I'll be a senior, and I will be taking a lot of science classes, but as well as PE so hopefully those will be fun. 

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Explore tools that you think would be helpful as a student, because some of the tools will help you, then you will walk away from the class with tools you can use yourself as well. 

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My biggest takeaway from this course is how technology can be used to enhance learning and it can be used in so many different meaningful ways. I learned so many different ways on how technology can help students and also expand their critical thinking. 

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Anywhere with the Redcoats! (although that Days Inn in St. Augustine might take the cake!)

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I enter my cohort for Communication Sciences and Disorders in the fall! This is an answered prayer for sure and I'm excited (and very nervous) to start this new chapter!

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It's okay if you're not tech savvy, you can learn and practice and it often just takes effort, not perfection, to create or find something worth implementing into a classroom.

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That technology doesn't have to be difficult and fancy for teacher to implement it into learning. Or for students to learn from using it.

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At the Legion Pool while on break from lifeguarding... catch me in my wet swimsuit watching videos on makerspaces and such while folks are slashing around. :)

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My biggest takeaway from this class is that there is so many ways to enhance your learning and work with technology to benefit you. I feel like now, people let technology take over the whole job, instead of trying to work with it.

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Going into my junior year in the fall :)

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Focus on the process not the product. Take your time to actually learn everything and explore new resources. Your work will show how much time you actually put into it. 

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There are so many ways of enhancing creativity, innovation, communication, etc. in a learning environment. 

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Make sure to get ahead of schedule and do not wait til the last day to work on a unit.

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That technology can be used to enhance the way that students learn,

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Don't worry about "getting assignments done" and focus more on learning the content. there are many valuable things to be taken from this course

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There are many ways of learning and enhancing the creativity of students. Everyone's learning style is included in that and there is a place in the classroom for every student regardless of their ability.

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Have a great senior year and graduate in May.

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Don't think that task one in unit 1 is all you have to do for the first unit.

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Technology can enhance student learning when it is used effectively and creatively. 

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On a hotspot all throughout the state of Georgia on the way to the beach.

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Do not wait until the last day to work on a unit.

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That creativity is becoming more and more important in a world of autonomy.

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My couch, I usually prefer to work at a desk.

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I’ll be working toward getting my real estate license and beginning my journey into the real estate industry.

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Start your assignments early, experiment with the tools, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. The more you play around with things like Canva, Google Sites, or Padlet, the more confident you’ll become. Also, don’t overthink it. Trust the process and keep it creative.

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My biggest takeaway is that technology isn’t just a way to “deliver” content, it’s a way to design meaningful learning experiences. This course taught me how to be intentional with tech tools and how to prioritize student creativity and engagement over flashy features.

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At home, I haven't gone anywhere exciting yet this summer. 

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I will be going into my senior year at UGA. Hopefully it will go well and then I will be working on getting my masters in my fifth year through the double dawgs program.

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Make sure that to put enough time towards the class each week. Don't just let your self get stuck with all of the work on the last day because that is not an enjoyable situation at all.

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My biggest takeaway from this class is the facts that everybody is different and that involves everyone having different ways that they learn and understand what is being taught to them. Technology is a tool that offers teachers so much opportunity to evolve how we learn and also make sure that every students is having their needs met for them to learn at and efficient pace.

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On a family vacation in southern Illinois.

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Space the tasks out over the week instead of letting them pile up on one day. That way, you're not working on multiple tasks a day, and it'll also help you get the tasks done quicker.

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I think it is way more important to pay attention to not only how students learn, but also how they will learn best in the environment that they will learn best in. I think teachers spend so much time worrying about material that they don't pay enough attention on how they are presenting that material and how they can make it engaging for their students. I think presenting information and material in an engaging way is more beneficial than anything, and also spending time promoting different communication skills and collaboration skills in classrooms as well is huge in helping students grow.

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Going into my junior year at UGA, I will be starting my cohort CMSD classes! I am very excited to begin learning about specialized, specific topics that I am interested in. Thank you for everything this Maymester! 

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Be open to experimenting with new technologies while always keeping diverse learners' needs in mind. Engage actively, reflect often, and keep notes on past readings! Review your notes when writing reflections and comparisons.

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My biggest takeaway from this course is that technology should be used to support active, constructive, intentional, authentic, and cooperative learning. When thoughtfully integrated, it can help students make real-world connections and take ownership of their learning. It's not about using flashy tools- it's about using the right tools to deepen understanding and promote meaningful learning experiences.

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ASL class continuation and starting my other summer course... we live and we learn from our mistakes...

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Dedicate time to the class! If you're skimming through readings, you're losing valuable information that can actually follow you through college and your career. If you don't put time and effort into your assignments, your grades will surely reflect that. The content itself isn't difficult, it's actually pretty intuitive when you do the readings.

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My biggest takeaway from this course is that technology isn't the enemy. It's so easy to categorize technology by the "evil" AI we're all told to avoid. Through this class, I've learned that AI, nor technology, are actually evil at all. When used intuitively and in a positive way, technology can actually assist educators and even students. Though I have learned it is important to be cautious of facilitation vs teaching. Technology shouldn't be used to teach or learn, but rather to facilitate teaching and learning. 

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In a Buccee's parking lot... I was on a road trip and had a flow that I didn't want to break during Unit 2.

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I have one June course and then Bonnaroo! I get to work with the food truck there and I find that incredibly fun and cool to experience! I am also moving into annex apartment which is pretty exciting along with hopefully being accepted into the UGA School of Social Work for my masters!

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I highly recommend make yourself a planner of each day you have something due or what you would like to get done. I did this for the three paymaster courses I had this semester and found it incredibly helpful to visually see everything that was due for that day but how long each taks would take for this class while juggling other responsibilities. I also found it incredibly satisfying that I got to check off what I did and it was like a little boost to keep me going. 

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I used to think that technology was harming classroom environments and that it took away from the face to face interactions. However, after this course I found myself wanting to integrate these opportunities more into classrooms. My biggest takeaway was that technology provides new ways to think and retain information within a classroom and that it doesn't have to be alone! There are so many incredible programs and websites that allow to your communicate and collaborate with your classmates and still leave room for educators to help students hands-on in a more proactive settings. I found this to be a complete 180 in my beliefs for me and while approach technology in a more positive and mind-opening way with less judgement in the future. 

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I worked on my tasks at work on a food truck!

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My final semester this Fall and then I am graduating in December!

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To pay close attention to all of the readings because a lot of the concepts connect to each other and build on on another. And to set out time for the class because it is easy to get behind on tasks.  

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My biggest takeaway from this course is that technology tools aren't just to make education easier. My view on this has changed a lot as I have understood how technology tools can really enhance learning rather than just replace tradiitonal learning. 

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Starting another two classes and continuing my internship.

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Do not fall behind in your work. It can become very tough and also read all the readings thoroughly because there is a lot of good information that can help you down the line.

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My biggest takeaway from this course is the impact Teaching and implementing educational technology holds within the world of education. It is the best thing that has come to the world of education.

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I worked on the course at Yankee Stadium before work.

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Senior graduating in December trying to find a job asap!

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Don't stress too much thinking a Maymester will be hard and you won't have time for anything else, because you will with the right time management. This class goes fast and if you don't plan accordingly, you will get behind.

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My biggest takeaway from EDIT2000E is the impact technology has in educational settings and how it can be utilized in platforms such as Canva, Google Sites, & Padlet. It was all about how we can take the place of a teacher to use & manage technology appropriately to meet the needs of students.  

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I went to India for a week and then Texas. I remember working on an assignment in Qatar at the airport. I was working in all sorts of locations. 

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My advice to future EDIT 2000e students is not to underestimate this course. While it may seem light at first glance, it offers meaningful learning experiences and comes with a workload that deserves your attention. Being prepared and engaged will help you get the most out of it.

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My biggest takeaway from this course is realizing that educational technology is not just a digital replacement for traditional tools like paper and pencils, it’s a powerful driver of meaningful learning. When used thoughtfully, technology can spark creativity, build critical thinking, and create new opportunities for collaboration and communication that wouldn’t be possible otherwise. This course helped me see how tech can transform classrooms into dynamic, student centered environments.

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I would say while I was at the beach, but I am currently writing all of this while sitting in my car before the first day of my internship

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I will be taking Intro to Instruction Design throughout June and July, which I am looking forward to! Other than that, I will be enjoying a slow summer by the pool and in the mountains.

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Take notes! Take notes on the readings and any thoughts that arise while browsing the tools in the textbook or weekly instructions. These notes made the more complex writing tasks much easier and streamlined; they helped remind me how different topics connect.

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My biggest takeaway from this course was the importance of viewing technology as a tool in education. It should not be a deliverer of information, taking the place of a teacher or offering excessive help with assignments. It is meant to enhance critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration skills so students are prepared for the world as lifelong learners. 

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After this Maymester, I will be taking a Python coding course during the month of June, and I'll be taking EDIT 5100E in July. Post-summer, I'll heading into my senior year at UGA, and I'm excited to make the most of my final semesters in Athens.

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Pay close attention to the tools you choose to explore and write about. I've benefited from this class because I have about 3-4 tools I'm going to be using for my own academic and personal work moving forward. Also, if you treat the readings with importance, you will be able to learn a lot about the right way to learn in the classroom- this can be taken with you for the future.

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Technology has many ways for both students and teachers to expand their knowledge and develop their skills as a learner and facilitator. Using digital tools that offer opportunities for creativity, communication & collaboration, and critical thinking will best guide students towards meaningful learning. Those tools will also allow students to take what they learn with them in the future, and allow them to better solve the problems they face in their future.

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At my internship desk, I knocked out a good portion of Unit 2 on my lunch breaks. Maymesters require time management but they're a great experience!

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My advice for future students of EDIT 2000e is to think about the practical implications of the content being taught. Use what you've learned to help yourself and others. 

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My biggest takeaway from this course is that technology can help in developing skills that matter far beyond educational contexts. The 4C's are the types of traits employers look for in job applicants, so use the tools at your disposal to develop them. 

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My advice for future students who are taking this course is to do a task each day, that way it becomes a lot less overwhelming! I took another one of Gretchen's courses in the past, and I learned to do that. If you do a task a day, it is extremely doable. 

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My biggest takeaway from the course is that technology is SOOO important to help engage students in learning. It is a great asset using interactive tools to cater to various types of students so that all students have an equal opportunity to learn! Having teachers learn about all of the different tools is very important so that they can implement them in the daily learning environments. 

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My sister was proposed to at The Ocean Course in Kiawah Island on our family vacation, and once we got back to our vacation home, I worked on it (grinning ear to ear).

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I am heading into my senior year at UGA, but first I will be spending the summer in Atlanta for a risk management internship. I am excited to learn and apply what I have studied in a real world setting. 

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Give yourself time to really dive into teach assignment, because the more effort you put in, the more you get out of it. Try to stay curious and explore tools beyond what is required. Some of my favorite discoveries happened while I was just playing around. Do not be afraid to ask questions or try something new, even if it feels out of your comfort zone. Honestly, have fun with it. This class gives you a rare chance to be creative while also learning skills that you will use no matter what career you go into. 

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My biggest takeaway from EDIT 2000E is realizing how powerful educational technology can be when it is used intentionally. This course helped me understand that tools like Diffit, Canva, Sites, etc. aren't just flashy add ones, they can actually enhance student learning. I also appreciated learning how to evaluate tools based on their educational purpose instead of just their appearance. 

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The lake! it ended up being a peaceful spot to think, reflect, and work on my assignments. 

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I will starting my junior year and beginning my CMSD major classes in the fall and i'm really excited! 

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Don't be intimidated by how much work you have each week. Just skimming over, it looks like a lot. However, once you actually begin the assignments it really isn't as bad as it looks. Most of the activities are enjoyable to do and aren't necessarily hard, they just require a little bit of time and creativity. Also, make a plan for what assignment (s) you will do each day -- it makes it much more manageable to break the assignments up in chunks! 

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My biggest takeaway from this course is that there isn't just 1 way to approach learning. It takes a combination of a lot of different learning styles to support students. Thanks to this class I have a much better understanding of the role technology plays in providing support to students. However, in order for students to have the best chance of success, instructors need to understand how technology can best be used to help facilitate learning otherwise it can actually be harmful for students. 