Monday, June 23, 2008

Thing 3 Again
Well, I did forget a step, my avatar. When I finally plan my design, it took me 15 minutes to figure out how to post her on my blog. I need to take better notes as I am reading the process. I love the turtle!
Thing 4
I have now tried to register my blog page. I pray that I have completed all of the requirements need to get it registered. I am also ready to learned new ideas. I biggest problem is setting up the time, to complete every activity. I am going to make myself work on the "23 Things" at least 2 hours a weeks. I CAN DO THIS!!!!
Thing 3
After listening to the history of blogging, I now understand how powerful a tool my blog page can become as another learning tool for my students and myself. I just need to remember to establish my community, make sure that I listen to their comments, and cultivate a spirit of openness. I must also remember to be consistent in maintaining the page, have a clear vision of how it will be used and define the content of the entries on my blog. Creating the blog page was fun and easy! I can wait to learn how to make it more personal.
Thing 2
I have reviewed "Thing 2" at least four times. This process of getting the correct information onto the blog page has really allowed me to put the seven 1/2 habits into practice. I knew where I wanted to go with this blog page from the moment I started. I am willing the accept the responsibility of learning how to use it and maintain the page. I feel that it will be great tool for my students as another means of communication. As far as viewing this as a challenge, I have found it to be a little out of my norm, but I believe in myself. Personally, I don't like losing and refuse to let this system beat me. Due to the fact, that I did not understand the process, I create my own tool box consisting of a note pad, pens, pencil and color pencils. This allows me to take notes as I read or listen to the programs. I plan to definitely use this to my advantage to increase communication and while reviewing the lessons, a phone call interrupted my learning which lead me to discussing the process I am going through, which means I have already begun the teaching and playing section of a life-long learner.

Monday, June 9, 2008

Thing 1

After going through the first four lessons, I realize that I have to keep notes. I am the type of learner that needs to see it as well as write it. On tomorrow, I will be starting over, even though I managed to create my blog page. If anyone else is having this problem, let me know how you handle the situation.
Turtle Queen

Hello and Welcome

Hello and Welcome,
I am VERY excited about the upcoming year. Communication is very important in your success within my classroom. I realize that not all students fell comfortable discussing their performance or posing questions during the normal class period. Therefore, I invited to you visit enter your thoughts, positive comments and concerns. I will try to address them at least twice a week, which is my personal goal.

Turtle Queen