- What did you learn? Well, I believe I see how stubborn I can be. I need to be a step-by-step kinda gal instead of jumping in on my own. This is me with teaching as well. When I don't break down a lesson well, I often end up back-tracking and having plenty of "do-overs".
- How will you use what you have learned? In my next blog life, I will get rid of that blasted Next Blog feature right away. It's like having a huge bag of candy and putting it all out in a bowl! Why would I want to give readers an opportunity to stray from my blog when I have plenty for them to "eat" without that bloated feeling afterwards (or in the blogging world, blurry eyes that no longer blink on their own).
- How did you feel about staring a blog? Staring at or starting one? wink wink I was nervous for sure but am also excited to see what is not only possible but likely that I can do and use!
- What do you not want to forget about your blog? I will need cheat sheets to get the nitty gritty done but I don't mind that at all. For things I don't use often, why would I want to use my precious brain space when someone else has extra?
- How can this be used in the classroom or in your educational role? I am in process with this question and will see as I keep looking at other blogs. There are lots of options but I am not in a hurry to decide. By the time we finish this course, I want to have a clear plan for my classroom and have a blog started with that plan in mind, but I am still thinking....just looking, thank you.
- Should you use this in the classroom or your educational role? I am inclined to want to share this with my students in some form. The research part of sharing ideas has opened up a huge "drawer" of opportunity for me! So many blogs, so little time!
- What questions do you still have about this your blog? Will I remember how to dothe things I've learned? Will I take this from the good idea pile and put it in the I'm using this pile? I wanna, I wanna, I wanna! Please God help me do it!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
This being an assignment blog and all, I will take the student format and finish up my assignment for now, but wait-lll-next time! I'll be rockin' then!
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Jo,
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed reading your posts and getting to know you! I think your idea of living with intention can be translated into blogging wih intention. I ahve seen teachers who have successfully integrated blogs into their classrooms in various ways because they found a way it fit for them. Keep the quest up and I know you will find the right fit.
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Robin
Jo,
ReplyDeleteI agree with the bag of candy. Looks like you have learned lots already and you are zooming in on your purpose of your class blog. You might find you try one approach and switch it up some during the course of the year. Please let us know even during the year if you have questions. We want you to be successful for more than just the three week course!
Angie
Jo,
ReplyDeleteDo you really play the drums! I love getting my hands on drums whenever I can.
Jo, I have to say that here's where blogging's just not enough. After following your posts, I just wanta sit down for a tall glass of tea, smoothie, beer, latte, whatever, and chat with you! I enjoy hearing you "think out loud" and have more questions and comments that I am good for typing (yeah, remember, I'm the one who got booted from that high school class...).
ReplyDeleteAt any rate, I feel very impressed by your profile. I have avoided mine - did get some semblance of an avatar, true - but you've got your blog and a list of those you follow all neatly organized on yours!
Best wishes!
Jo, I curious about the drums as well. Do you play in a band/group?
ReplyDeleteI love that people thought that was you on the drums...is that why christian cut his hair? ;)
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