To me personally blog writing is much easier to read and engage. I find it fascinating to be able to read about other peoples lives and especially teachers who write about their classrooms. I get many great ideas and insight from these sites. It also makes me feel better about trying new things and maybe "trashing" those things that are no longer working for me. Commenting is one of the most important parts of blogging in my opinion. As a blogger, I personally read and reflect on all of the comments left on my posts. It helps me get insight in to the opinion of others and maybe helps me see things from another perspective. I feel that when I am blogging, I write with more enthusiasm than if I were just writing in general. I want my readers to be entertained and interested in what they are reading.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Thing #2
POST 2: Thing #2 - Thoughts about Web 2.0
Web 2.0 is a very exciting thing in my opinion. I LOVE technology and feel that it is important to share this love of learning with my students. I think that my teaching practice will continue to change as the use of technology changes in our world. It is more than just using technology in the classroom- you have to teach your students to do it too!! When I think back to my education the first time I actually got to sit down in front of a computer and learn how to use it was in 7th grade. WOW! Times are sure changing. Even common things such as banking and bill paying can be done online now so it is very important to teach our children how to use technology not only in their education, but their everyday lives as well.
Web 2.0 is a very exciting thing in my opinion. I LOVE technology and feel that it is important to share this love of learning with my students. I think that my teaching practice will continue to change as the use of technology changes in our world. It is more than just using technology in the classroom- you have to teach your students to do it too!! When I think back to my education the first time I actually got to sit down in front of a computer and learn how to use it was in 7th grade. WOW! Times are sure changing. Even common things such as banking and bill paying can be done online now so it is very important to teach our children how to use technology not only in their education, but their everyday lives as well.
Thing #1
Thing #1 - Reflections on Lifelong Learning
I try to emphasize to my students the importance of life-long learning. I know that I can help them understand this concept by being a model to them. In our world change is a constant. We must continue to learn and adapt our thinking in order to survive! The most challenging habit for me is to view problems as a challenge. I think this is a great idea and will encourage a more positive attitude, but I need to adjust my thinking in order to make this happen. The easiest habit for me is to use technology to my advantage. I LOVE technology and constantly look for ways to make my life easier through the use of technology. This is something I do on a daily basis.
I try to emphasize to my students the importance of life-long learning. I know that I can help them understand this concept by being a model to them. In our world change is a constant. We must continue to learn and adapt our thinking in order to survive! The most challenging habit for me is to view problems as a challenge. I think this is a great idea and will encourage a more positive attitude, but I need to adjust my thinking in order to make this happen. The easiest habit for me is to use technology to my advantage. I LOVE technology and constantly look for ways to make my life easier through the use of technology. This is something I do on a daily basis.
The most important habit for me is to play. I have learned so much about technology from just sitting in front of a computer and playing around to see what I can do! Just tonight I was trying to embed a file in to a powerpoint presentation. I started looking through the help topics but soon decided I could figure this out on my own. It only took me about ten minutes and I did it!
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