Watching the "Vision of K-12 Students Today" stirs me to want more for our students and my own children too! They deserve to have a taste of all that's out there! The opportunities for incorporating technology into our schools and into our classrooms are endless! It's amazing!
Although I use a variety of technology daily on a personal level, I have a long way to "grow" in my use of technology with my students. As I read the article, "A Day in the Life of Web 2.0" a thought kept running through my mind..."I want this for MY children!" Students were so motivated to learn and to work collaboratively on their projects. Even parents had access to their children's learning and were involved. Grade level teams, cross-curricular teachers, librarians, campus administrators, and even district administrators were connected and working together to create the best learning opportunities for their students. All of this is so real world! As the students of these classes leave school and head out into the working world, imagine how much they have to offer! They will be ready...so we too better get ready!
I'm taking this course to learn new technology resources, so I can use them effectively. All students deserve to be motivated and engaged in their learning, and I believe technology is a great hook! I'm already hooked and can't wait to learn what's coming next!
2.08.2009
Thing #1 Reflections on Lifelong Learning
Yea, I am finally here! My blog name isn't "the procrastinator" for nothin'!
I am a lifelong learner! In order to be effective teachers, we must continually learn and seek new knowledge- especially when it comes to education. I love to learn new things and find new tools to spice up my teaching and motivate my students to learn. Today's students expect technology! Their lives, since birth, have always revolved around technology - cell phones, portable videos, satellite tv, video-on-demand, internet, personal computers, Playstations, XBox, Wii, DS, MP3 players, the list goes on. So why should school exclude all this? This is the reason I signed up for Learning 2.0. I want to learn new ways to incorporate technology into my teaching and hook my students into learning!
To reflect on the 7 1/2 Habits of Effective Lifelong Learners, I think the most challenging habit for me will be to view obstacles as learning opportunities. I like things to run smoothly! :) (Especially being a procrastinator...because I don't have TIME for those little bumps in the road! And definitely no boulders, please!! Actually, my most challenging area is in time management, but that's not one of the 7 1/2 habits!)
The easiest habit for me is play!! Having fun while I'm working and learning is the best way to do it! It keeps me motivated and engaged and... who doesn't like to laugh along the way!
Lastly, probably the most important habit for this course is to take responsibility for my own learning. This is easy for me....but those deadlines will be the tricky part! :)
I am a lifelong learner! In order to be effective teachers, we must continually learn and seek new knowledge- especially when it comes to education. I love to learn new things and find new tools to spice up my teaching and motivate my students to learn. Today's students expect technology! Their lives, since birth, have always revolved around technology - cell phones, portable videos, satellite tv, video-on-demand, internet, personal computers, Playstations, XBox, Wii, DS, MP3 players, the list goes on. So why should school exclude all this? This is the reason I signed up for Learning 2.0. I want to learn new ways to incorporate technology into my teaching and hook my students into learning!
To reflect on the 7 1/2 Habits of Effective Lifelong Learners, I think the most challenging habit for me will be to view obstacles as learning opportunities. I like things to run smoothly! :) (Especially being a procrastinator...because I don't have TIME for those little bumps in the road! And definitely no boulders, please!! Actually, my most challenging area is in time management, but that's not one of the 7 1/2 habits!)
The easiest habit for me is play!! Having fun while I'm working and learning is the best way to do it! It keeps me motivated and engaged and... who doesn't like to laugh along the way!
Lastly, probably the most important habit for this course is to take responsibility for my own learning. This is easy for me....but those deadlines will be the tricky part! :)
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