I realize now that I didn't completely comment on my first blog experience in my previous post.
As I stated earlier, in Thing 2, setting up my blog worked easily, what didn't work so well was figuring out how to move about the blog page. I think using my blog in my classroom could be helpful to post current information, but my website has a great deal of resources already for my students so a blog would just supplement what I've already done. I think the biggest benefit to me would be to connect to blogs from other Media Specialists to share ideas. I look forward to continuing to explore the features of my blog.
I am participating in 23 Things so I have an understanding of the technologies that are out there and to figure out if there is a way I could incorporate them into my teaching. During Thing 1, I was truly surprised to see the different types of technology being used by students and staff. I was especially surprised about the use of cell phones which in most school districts I am aware of, students are not allowed to have cell phones out in class let alone use them. Thing 1 opened my eyes to what can be used in the classroom as well as how the tools can help staff members easily collaborate with one another. With that said, I am leery about what I write being out there for the whole world to see. I for one will be very careful before hitting that "Publish Post" button. I am, although, happy to see that there is a spell check button here.
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Well done for persevering and figuring out how to get things going with your blog. It can be frustrating when things don't work right away. But that's part of the challenge of this course -- working through those things on your own.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading more from you.