#23 Final Reflection

I can't believe the difference the 23 things have made.  I have learned a lot of new things and tools to share with my schools and teachers.  At times, I find this blog frustrating and time-consuming.  But as I tell students it takes time and effort to learn.  I feel like this is a large amount of work for a teacher to undertake, but so is the whole TIS certification process.  I came in feeling pretty good about my self-taught tech skills.  They have served me well but I have also grown and learned many new things.  This blog and the course in general pushes you to "reach for the brass ring".  I do really feel TIS's need to be on the cutting edge of what is happening in education and technology.  It is a lot of work to stay relevant.  The last 10 years education has changed so much and will continue to change.  I plan to continue blogging in my weebly site.  I have a few teachers that follow me.  I really like connecting with teachers from other states on Twitter, Facebook, Edmodo, and Schoology.  I learn so much all the time.  I would just like to add one final thought to this post,  Teachers can never be replaced by technology, but teachers who use technology can replace those who don't.  That is the truth and the future.