As I sit here at my computer and contemplate the magnitude of the task in front of me I become quiet overwhelmed with the notion that I am about to embark on a journey into the unknown territory of the World Wide Web. Prior to EDES 501 I had considered myself quite adept at using technology; however I now realize my knowledge and use of the tools available on the Web are very limited.
As a teacher I have increasingly incorporated changing technologies into my daily routine over the past 16 years. From searching online lesson plans to creating PowerPoint slideshows my students have slowly but surely started to see the use of technology benefit their learning. I now use an online attendance and grading system and have begun to promote creating and exploring of online resources by students.
Personally I have experimented with the bare bones of social networking sites, emails and web searches. I am quiet good at keeping my friends and family up to date on Facebook, I frequently send emails, find recipes on line and most recently fell in love with Shoedazzle.com, however, I do not follow blogs nor have I learned to Tweet!
My new role as teacher librarian has propelled my technology learning to a new level. With my acceptance to the TLDL program I am now beginning to explore the Web with meaning and purpose. Online learning has pushed me out of my novice technology comfort zone into a world where thoughtful and purposeful creations with digital tools abound. So, although the notion of a Web 2.0 inquiry project is daunting to say the least, I must admit I am a little excited to embark on this adventure. So grab a coffee, pull up a chair and join me on my journey from Summerside PEI into the world of Web 2.0 tools.
As a teacher I have increasingly incorporated changing technologies into my daily routine over the past 16 years. From searching online lesson plans to creating PowerPoint slideshows my students have slowly but surely started to see the use of technology benefit their learning. I now use an online attendance and grading system and have begun to promote creating and exploring of online resources by students.
Personally I have experimented with the bare bones of social networking sites, emails and web searches. I am quiet good at keeping my friends and family up to date on Facebook, I frequently send emails, find recipes on line and most recently fell in love with Shoedazzle.com, however, I do not follow blogs nor have I learned to Tweet!
My new role as teacher librarian has propelled my technology learning to a new level. With my acceptance to the TLDL program I am now beginning to explore the Web with meaning and purpose. Online learning has pushed me out of my novice technology comfort zone into a world where thoughtful and purposeful creations with digital tools abound. So, although the notion of a Web 2.0 inquiry project is daunting to say the least, I must admit I am a little excited to embark on this adventure. So grab a coffee, pull up a chair and join me on my journey from Summerside PEI into the world of Web 2.0 tools.
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