The experience of trying something new like blogging and wikispaces is more managable than I imagined. This is something like writing in a daily journal or diary, something I never liked to do. For whatever reason keeping a blog doesn't seem like such a chore. The feedback definately makes writing more interesting. There is opportunity to gain knowledge or hear someone elses perspective making the writing more worthwhile.
Since it is difficult for me to separate personal from professional use it seems most likely I will continue blogging from my professional life (there isn't much separation). It would be nice to have parents interracting on my blog so they can be aware of the communication between school, the community, and the use of technology. The problem may be how supportive the school district is with the use of blogging, something I haven't inquired about yet.
My current goal will be to share what I have learned through this course with the principal and staff in our school. My concern is that I am not completely comfortable with understanding the usage of the different areas of technology. Clearly this just takes time, practice and committment. It would be best by shoveling through all the content with my building principal and she and I can discuss further uses.
Since the opportunities with technology are endless and constantly changing it will be important to continue my blog, developing my wikispace, and interacting with others on my blogline. I can hardly imagine what possibilities lie ahead.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
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The best way to learn how to do anything is by doing it, whether it's riding a bike, playing an instrument, or blogging.
ReplyDeleteI think showing and talking to your principal is a great idea. I'm sure she'll be supportive. Just remember that nothing you write on your blog will be private, and chances are, even if you delete something, someone will have a copy of whatever it was you deleted.
I encourage you to share your blog with your students and their parents. It's a great way to share what's going on in the classroom, and also a great way to show your "audience" that you are a lifelong learner yourself!
Embed a PowerPoint that you showed in class. Talk about a favorite class related website. Upload a picture that you took on vacation. Share a news article about education or your subject area or some exciting new discovery. Keep the tone upbeat and positive.
And, most importantly, invite your readers to share their comments and questions. But keep the comment moderation turned on just to make sure nothing inappropriate appears.
Good luck!
I so agree with Jim. You really do have to learn how to do it by doing it. "Just Do It."
ReplyDeletealthough I am having some difficulty figuring out how to use what I have learned in my special ed elementary classroom. I think I do have a way to share what I have learned with others.
My daughter is taking a required high school computer class that she thinks is a total waste of her time. She says it is just a glorified typing class. Because I think that 11 Things has been so enlightening for me, I am teaching her what I have learned as I think that she will really benefit from it. She will be using what she learns from me to complete her senior project.