MS 1:1 technology program

· What are the main differences between Gmail and any email you've used before?

At first, not being familiar with the layout of Gmail and finding my other email service satisfactory, simple to use and sufficient for my use, I was not motivated to change to Gmail; however, the more I am exposed to the different features available through Gmail, the more I realize that Gmail offers more effective means of communication, collaboration and organization to the user.

· What would you like to be able to do with Gmail? Responses here might inform future learning opportunities in this course

I would like to explore and to be able to utilize all of the opportunities Gmail offers, in other words, to gain an effective level of literacy in using today’s tools of communication and collaboration.

· How could one of the tools in Gmail be used to positively impact student or teacher performance at ISB?

At this stage of my experience in using the tools of Gmail, I feel that I could not possibly do justice to the amazing possibilities Gmail offers…possibilities that positively impact both teacher and student acquisition of knowledge and skills, and overall performance. I am aware, however, that Gmail offers its users different and more engaging means of communication and collaboration, and recommends efficient ways of keeping organized and staying on task.