This technology journey has been an eye-opener! When we started, I was hoping for everyone to become proficient with document cameras in the mathematics classroom. My real goals centered on the benefits to supporting rich discourse with a more efficient way to share student work. I didn’t really understand the possibilities or the creativity that this project would unleash.

I followed Lynn Lary as she encouraged us to explore working with Math Trails, and Picassa, and Unitedstreaming. The creative and rich ways you all have used this technology has amazed me. I have learned way more than I planned on 2 years ago when I just thought we were supporting math instruction. It has really expanded my understanding of what’s possible today and what we don’t know about what will be available tomorrow.

The other outcome I did not anticipated was the buzz you would create with other teachers. Your immediate excitement and implementation of technology into your curriculum resulted in lots of other teachers saying “what about my classroom.” Every time Krista dropped in our workshops to watch you at work, she walked away saying we have to get this technology as essential tools for every teacher and we have to provide the right PD to support their classroom implementation. While we aren’t there yet, the vision of core technology tools in every classroom is on its way to becoming real. Your colleagues have a lot to thank you for. Your willingness to step forward, work hard, be creative, experiment and take risks has created new opportunities for them.