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How it started: 

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I was freaking out at the beginning of this class. I think this is one of the challenging classes I have ever taken so far. Besides my personal life, I thought this class expecting too much of me. This class required about 2-3 assignments per week. I was used to doing one assignment each week. I felt overwhelmed at the beginning of class. I was falling behind in all my assignments and I kept losing points on each of my blogs. In the middle of the 4th week, I noticed my grade was also a D so that's when I panic. I knew I had to try to get organized and I had to put in the time to do my assignments. At some point, I think I broke down because I felt I was trying my best but was not seeing results. Instead, I kept seeing my grade drop every week. I definitely was not prepared for this class and that is what made it feel like it was too much. I thought we were going to be doing actual technology projects but I felt like it was like a writing class with all these blogs. 

How it ended: 

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I really appreciate Professor Zumpano for all the instant replies to my emails and for answering all my questions. The assignment tracker was and is the best idea any teacher has done. I love how organized and fast it was to turn in assignments. I appreciate that she would open the assignments in advance. 

Once I got organized and settle in, I think things went smooth. I was able to complete the assignments on time and I think my blogs got better. My favorite assignments were the PLN, Mapping my Digital Space, and Digital Tattoos. I enjoyed learning more about Twitter and learning how to properly use social media as a tool for your profession. It was shocking to see my digital space and how many apps I have on my phone. I enjoyed doing the digital tattoo assignment because I was able to really see what information there is out there about myself. 

I am definitely relieved to be done with this class because I think I gave it my best. I am not a good writer, which is why I am a math teacher, but I am actually proud of myself because my blogs got better in the end.  It was a challenge in the beginning but I think I got used to the work and I am ready for my next and final class. I am just excited and anxious to be done with my master's program already. I am most relieved by the fact that I would be passing the class! 

I will continue on using Twitter and taking all the learning I can from it! 


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