Thing #6

I've been gone for a couple of weeks and computers are like learning a foreign language.  If you don't use it you will lose it.  I learned thing #6 once and then I had to relearn it a few weeks later.  So I am learning that to be proficient at a new concept you must continue to use it over and over just like the learning of a new language.  This is not only my new language but the new language of my students.  I can't teach it unless I know it myself.

Thing #6 makes information easy to find and it comes right to me. What a convenience! I like how I can keep up with my friends blogs. I have found some very positive blogs but did have a little trouble getting a few of the blogs set up in my google account.

Thing #5

I like the way that new posting from friends are automatically sent. I can keep up with what they are working on and share what I am working on. Let me tell you they are working on some great educational resources. http://troutmannews.blogspot.com/

It did seem over whelming how much information is sent. I still need more investigation time with the google reader.

I wasn't able to put the TL Advisor Blog in my reader? I'm not sure what I was doing wrong. All of the others I easily put on my reader. Did anyone else have a problem with this?

Thing #4

Early on it seemed hard to see young students blogging. After reading A Duck with a Blog, I could visualize my first graders blogging with ease. Parents would enjoy seeing what the students have written. This may help start a dialog between students and family. I know when I ask my daughters what they did in school they almost always say "nothin'". I have to ask if I need to drive them back to school and have them go and ask their teachers what they taught in order for them to give a few short sentences about their day. Parents might become more involved in their students education if they don't have to use threats to find out what they are learning in school. It seems to me when parents are positively involved in their child's education students enjoy school a lot more. They seem to put forth more effort.

When parents or others respond positively to blogs it encourages even struggling students to improve. In the beginning of the next school year I will definitely encourage the parents of my students to take the time to positively respond to our class blog.

I sure am glad that took this class in the summer so that I can start the year off with a bang.

Thing #2

Web 2.0 learning is amazing. The data that is on the web is overwhelming. It makes a person feel so small, like a small fish in a very large ocean.

In order to be a 21st century teacher technology must be available to the students to manipulate. As more teachers become technology advanced, the more computers and other devices will be required. Schools districts must invest in non-title schools so that those students may also have the benefit of a 21st century education. Just because some students in a non-title school might have a computer in their home doesn’t mean that they are taught new technologies by their parents. School districts must provide for all students not just the schools that have a high low socio-economic student population.

I can’t wait to learn and share with my students in the years to come. I am a life-long learner. I must seek knowledge, change and adjust my knowledge and then change my teaching style in order to be a 21st century teacher.

Thing #1

The habit that will be most challenging for me is to take responsibility for my learning. I tend to let life get in the way of my learning. Taking time for one's on learning so do important. This class will hopefully focus my attention on learning.

I think the easiest will be 7 1/2 "PLAY". I want this class to be fun and playful.


The habit that is most important to me is sharing what I learned with others. My students, family and friends can all benefit from this class. It might bring me closer to friends and family far away and entertain those that live close.

I hope that all enjoy my blog and remember:

"If you woke up today, congratulations! You have another chance.

My First Blog

Have Mercy!!! This is difficult!!! To many buttons and too many choices!! But it's fun!!!