I get to begin implementing my "plan of attack" on Monday as we begin a new trimester. I am looking forward to utilizing all of the "Things" that I've learned the past few weeks. The resources that I've discovered will be of tremendous help to me as I begin to introduce and implement Web 2.0 tools in my classroom.
Since everyone learns differently, Slideshare may be a tool that I could refer students to for clarification on a particular topic that they might not be grasping and need to hear in a different way. I also plan to use that site as a resource for myself. I cannot believe the number of "how-to" presentations.
During this course I've had my "a ha" moment as it relates to blogs. I've used them in the past but none more so than during the five weeks that I have been off from work. I've come to realize that a blog is an excellent tool for me to communicate my expectations to my students and have them respond. I've also uploaded podcasts (those must be in the next 12 things) to my blog with lectures that I've created at home during my recovery time. I'm thrilled to be using the form that I created in Thing 10 on Monday with my new classes.
At the beginning of this course I was very fearful about learning something new. I may not like change but I do love to learn new things. I am truly thankful to teach in a field demands this of me. I now have a confidence and determination that I didn't have a few weeks ago and I realize that I CAN do this.
I hope to make more time to read and comment on blogs of other technology teachers, and begin taking part in a PLN. From what I read, there is a willingness to share knowledge. To not have to reinvent the wheel because of this generousity will allow me to have more time to locate, learn, and create new projects that supports the METS and our curriculum.
You have truly become a lifelong learner! It isn't always easy, it certainly takes a lot of time, but it's our most important skill. I hope you share your excitement for learning with your students. It's important for them to understand that school is only the beginning of a lifetime of learning new things. 20 years ago (or more) I learned to program a VCR. Now I can't remember the last time I even USED a VCR! So the technology keeps changing, but the learning never ends.
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