Things 1 and 2

THING #1: REFLECTIONS ON LIFELONG LEARNING

The most challenging habit for me is creating my own tool box. I'm getting better. I've added a blog to my toolbox this year and used it in the classroom. Check out some of my pages and let me know what you think. http://crdavis.edublogs.org/week1

Viewing problems as challenges is the easiest habit for me. I may complain a little along the way, but I love to solve problems. (Yes, I teach math). I like to try new things and I love technology.

The most important habit for me is to keep the end in mind. I'm a goal-minded individual, and have to constantly remind my self I'm moving towards my goals. There are so many things, excuses, reasons,bumps in the road, or whatever to get you discouraged. I try to keep looking ahead. I'm looking forward to the experience and lengthening my learning.

THING #2: THOUGHTS ABOUT 2.0

I'm excited about all this new information. The Web 2.0 tools have already improved my teaching style in the classroom. We need to be teaching our children these 21st Century skills. I started a blog this year for my classroom. It has been successful but I haven't learned how to use it as a well as I would like. Availability of computers for my students is another. My daughter has the benefit of a school issued laptop, as well as, at home. I've seen her make her own videos, edit them, and post them. We've searched sites to help her learn history better. Teaching needs to keep up with technology. Students are bored and we need to show them the world. I'm not afraid to try new things.

The sample bogs gave me some ideas. It would be great to post blog videos. I'm going to have to try that next. I like the Writeboard tool. too. My own personal online note pad! I wish I would have though of that.

Speaking of Writeboard, here's my first attempt at that. My Web 2.0 Notes