Week 6 Things to Write

The toolbox has had a tremendous impact, by making me think. I have thought a lot about what tools are essential for a DE class and why they are necessary. They have influenced my choice of design, making my design more focused. I no longer think in generic terms, but focus on what is the most important details to include in my design. I have obtained a great set of tools through this class, that assist me in making the details I include in my design, easier to find. I love so many of the tools and sites that I have explored. It is difficult to choose my favorite.

When designing a course it is important to use many tools. Having a variety of tools to choose from assists you in creating a thorough design. There are many tools that are necessary from both toolboxes. Without these tools it would take longer to research or explore specific topics. When given a topic to write about, you can immediately grab one of the tools that relates to the topic and get busy writing. Without these tools you would be surfing google until you were about to pull your hair out.

The course objectives are a fact of life. Without having these tools, resources, and writings you would not experience any growth. It is important to be equipped with many tools, to become a great writer/thinker. Without using these sites and tools, you would not develop a better understanding of the many facets of learning through technology.