Woohoo! I'm done!!!!!!
What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
I'd have to say my two favorites were the Wikis (so ridiculously user friendly!!!! I really like Wetpaint the most, and have set up three planning wikis for my teams (I'd link them, but they're private)) and then it's a toss up between the blogs and podcasts (yes, even though I did my fair share of "gritching" because I couldn't get it to upload, I know the issue is not insurmountable).
How has this program assisted or affected your lifelong learning goals?
Talk about the breath of life! This has shown me a whole new set of things to "chase", and it's only a mouse click away. PLUS, like literacy, technology is a dynamic body of knowledge, always changing, so it's not like I'll ever know it all (even if it was static, I'd still never know it all). Finally, technology dovetails into just about every subject out there, so if I should ever move from a classroom teacher to another educational position, the knowledge will transfer, too!
Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I am amazed, looking back, at how MUCH I learned, in such a short amount of time. The title of this post says it all - I'm not finished. I am going to go back and play some more (I WILL get that stinking podcast uploaded!!!!!).
What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
Maybe offer a "BYOL" (Bring Your Own Laptop) meeting - at a Starbucks, even - where people could come get in person support for specific issues they are having.
If we offered another discovery program like this in the future, would you choose to participate?
Absolutely! Put me on the list now!
How would you describe your learning experience in ONE WORD or in ONE SENTENCE, so we could use your words to promote 23 Things learning activities?
Pivotal
Paradigm shifting
Dynamic
Life Changing
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3 comments:
Great reflections! I enjoyed reading them. Actually, I believe there were/are "bring-your-own-laptops" meetings scheduled. In fact, I think they just had one. Obviously, you were doing well--very well--with the written directions. Congratulations on a great blogging adventure!
Thanks! I've really enjoyed this process, and have definitely caught the "blogging bug"! I think I will also be creating a Writing Ning today - no time like the present, right? I envision it as a place where teachers can share, blog, discuss, post lessons, etc. Watch for a link in the resources section!
It's good to see you have already adapted your blog for other things and are continuing to share!
Congratualations on completing your summer adventure!
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