Week 3 RSS Reflections

1. What did you learn? Well, first of all, I found how slow I still can be at finding things like how to make a new post when on my blog site, giving me the opinion that sometimes I am as dumb as I look! Beyond that, I have enjoyed seeing how other educators are using their blogs and know that, unless I try, this thought too will die. Attaching different pieces to the blog or including search feeds will be very helpful I think.
   
2. How will you use what you have learned? Okay, I am thinking that I want to use my newly learned expertise...hmmm, er, um...beginnings, to TRY a blog where parents will get information. I am thinking I MIGHT use this for students to give me reading summaries as well, so they can "publish" their thoughts for all to see. I think I will be able to integrate our school site onto my blog so they only need to look one place.
   
3. How did you feel about this tool? I am not comfortable yet but see that I get caught up in rabbit trails, somewhat like my postings! I need to practice, and mess up, and finally get it to where I don't struggle each time I try.
   
4. What do you not want to forget about this tool? Simply how to use it, when to use it!
   
5. How can this be used in the classroom or in your educational role? It is such a simple way to attach all the important pieces for all to see. It should help my parents to stay connected in a personal but also helpful way. I also think my students will be able to show their parents a thing or twelve!
   
6. Should you use this in the classroom or your educational role? YES! I know that, as a parent, the easier a teacher makes it for me to stay connected, the more comfortable I will feel to BE connected!
   
7. What questions do you still have about this tool? What tool? How do I do it again? HA! As I figure out just how I am going to proceed, I will need to ask questions, but I am a "do it" kinda gal and ask as I go.