This module has helped me think about the impact of the Internet on my students’ learning in the following ways...

I have never thought of how the use of the computer and Internet could enhance the leaning of my students until this module. This can happen when they use written communication in email, on-line chat or instant messaging. On-line chat and IM'ing would cause the student to "think on their feet" so to speak. I have found that many students have a hard time "getting thoughts" down, but when they have to "talk" via the Internet they get to practice skills we teach in the classroom, for example writing skills, spelling and grammar.

Another tool that I have become interested in is the on-line surveys and opinion polls. I can see using them to gain knowledge about the students. This in turn, will impact the students learning by allowing me to plan units based on the students interest and meet the standards.

I really like the use of interactive documents or spreadsheets that the students can collaborative use to enhance their learning while making it mandatory for the students to use and respond the each others work. I feel this will engage the students in THEIR learning. All of these tool, are part of the 21st century, learning how to use them will allow the students to become citizens in our global world.