I am finally finished!!
I really enjoyed exploring the Learning 2.0 tools. Of all the tools, I think my favorites were the RSS reader, Photobucket, and Del.icio.us. These are all tools that I will continue to use after the class is over in both my professional and personal lives. Not only did I find some great web 2.0 resources, but I also found ways to keep up with new tools that are being created right now.
Learning 2.0 has reminded me that it is important to keep up-to-date with information regardless of what field you are going into, and how easy it is to do that. I hope to keep using Learning 2.0 tools to keep informed about different topics in education, politics, and religion, among others. My favorite tool, the RSS feed, is an easy way for me to keep up with new Web 2.0 topics as well as everything else I am interested in.
When I began my blog, I was sure that I would have a lot of trouble using all of the tools and websites that were part of 23 Things. Much to my surprise, most of what we did was incredibly easy. I don't know if I underestimated my own skill level or if the Internet is getting more user-friendly, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Throughout my time completing the 23 Things, I have come to realize exactly how helpful the Internet can be for teachers. Whether you are looking for a way to spice up a lesson plan, seeking advice about how to deal with troublesome students, doing research for a school committee, or just wanting to vent, there are thousands of websites and blogs and social networks ready to connect you to an answer for every query and a solution to any problem. By using these tools I can be a more versatile and effective teacher.
I am still debating about what I want to do with my blog. I may keep it as a way to keep people updated on what I am doing, or use it as a portfolio of sorts about what I am doing in my classes. Even if I decide not to use my blog, I am definitely going to keep up with Learning 2.0 information. I have several technology blogs on my RSS reader (I wanted to subscribe to the Learning 2.1 blog, but they haven't posted for a year and a half so I don't think that will be very useful.). If anyone has any other ideas about what I should do with my blog, let me know.
Mary, I think you should keep your blog and post about your classes and your field experiences or anything else related to becoming and being a teacher because people like me will read it to see how what you are doing compares to what I am doing :) Sometimes being able to have someone else's perspective is a huge help. At least it can be for me.
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