Parting Thoughts....

With respect to wikis....
There is really not more to say.  It's a powerful tool that empowers people to work collaboratively virtually.  Whether your team members are in the cubicle next door, or 18 time zones away, wikis make collaboration easier. 

There are many excellent examples of how wikis are being used in education.  I encourage you to google wikis and education, and then start clicking around.  There are wikis that can serve as resources, wikis that demonstrate how educators are using wikis.  And in some cases, groups choose to use a wiki instead of a website because all members can keep the wiki's information current, instead of relying on a webslave to make the updates. 

As for the end of our class...
 It's hard to believe the semester is already over.  I've been exposed to a lot of new and exciting technologies that I never knew existed!   It's my plan to try to incorporate several in my work and personal life: blogging, digital storytelling, wikis, iTunes U, Ning, LinkedIn, and MAYBE Twitter.  Maybe.

It's exciting and encouraging to see how new teachers like Jilian are trying to integrate some of these new technologies to empower students.  And I'm confident that ID'ers like Stephen will figure out how to make DL more effective and less isolating.  

Of the four online classes I've taken as part of IDDE, this has been the most engaging.  The subject matter lends itself to being engaging.  And I appreciated that Jing applied our feedback by setting up our brunch meeting, and by commenting more in the forums. 

It's been a pleasure learning with all of you, and I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

Cheers,
Stacey