Digital Toolbox

Given the framework that we developed in my technologies class there were a few things that I focused in on.  I wanted to be sure that it was user friendly, interactive, age appropriate, and free. All of these are important for my students.  When I was looking at the tools for my digital toolbox I was looking more at how I could use those tools in a live classroom so I depending on TPCK a lot.  I wanted to make sure that whatever tools I chose served as more than a substitution.  I did my best to make sure that techonology was not just an extra little thing but was intertwined in everything.  I realized the further I got into it that the tools I found were more for me than for my students.  However I do believe that if my students are willing to experiment then they will be able to use most if not all of these tools.  I'm not sure how my toolbox will be expanded because I have to keep in mind the area of the state I will be working in and what my students will have access to.  I believe my toolbox will be relevant and easily usable in my history class.  It allows for a decent amount of student involvement and it also gives me a format to work with when having to lecture.  Unfortunately lecture will be a large part of my student teaching.  If you wish to see my toolbox click here.