Portfolio+Introduction

Self Directed Portfolio //Learning to use a wiki for Systems of Technology class // Personal Statement-
When the semester began, I knew what I wanted to have for my class in terms of an online reseource, however I had no idea what software or service would fulfill my requirements. When I began looking into educational software, I had never used, made or even understood what a wiki was. I sought guidance from people in class, and my districts' ET people. I am pretty confident in online software, web design and have taken online classes in the past. Needless to say, I wasn't apprehensive about beginning a self-directed learning project; but was a little concerned having the time and energy to find a useful way to implement this software in my classes. Initially I took on the concept of a Wiki for the ability to allow students access to information while in class and at home. I wanted to make something students could access from anywhere, upload information and receive important class work. To accomplish this, I needed to research different modes of educational software, choose the most appropriate and learn it quickly to get student involvement in the process.
 * Information Accessible from anywhere
 * Easily and quickly updated
 * Student involvement
 * Supplimental to class