I just finished 117. I have found that as I teach the students are getting younger. The Y's are becoming more of the norm rather than the exception. I have through trial and error incorporated more active learning in my classroom. I am trying to pull away form the lecture format which I personally am more comfortable with and into using the tools available. I am actually finding giving some of the power to the students very freeing for me. I am requiring less of me and totally energizing my class.
Unfortunately, I am just not a techy. Even overhead projectors give me grief. I'd love to use more in the actual class rather than sending the students to the library. The library or media room tends to disrupt the focus. As our campus evolves hopefully more computers will become available in the classrooms and campus-wide internet or wifi will open up more avenues for us to explore with our students. In some ways I think the students enjoy "one-upping" the old, experienced teachers. Everyone has something to add to the class and the learning environment.
