Thing # 5

I think School 2.0 is definitely the wave of the future in education. Children even as young as three and four years old are using internet sites to play educational games and are very familiar with computers. I work part time in a preschool and the children love the games which teach early reading and math skills. They are even learning sign language and Spanish. Technology makes learning so much fun for them. There is an unlimited number of possibilities for School 2.0 to create interactive learning experiences for students of all ages. I think School 2.0 has great possibilities for older students in middle school and high school. They can interact with classmates on school projects or communicate with kids their age who live in distant countries. I think the biggest challenge for educators to use School 2.0 will be to make computers available to all students especially low income students who may not have a computer at home.

Thing #3

I think a Web Log is a very good idea for keeping parents informed on classroom activities. Some parents may not feel involved in the events going on in their child's school. As their teacher, I believe it would be helpful to post upcoming special field trips, topics of study, up future assignments and tests. With the busy lives most parents have, I think a Web Log would help parents feel more connected to their child and would serve as a good source of information.

Thing #2

I used my real name for my posting because I wanted to be easily identified. Creating the blog was challenging because this information was completely new to me. Through the experience I gained more knowledge and a bit more confidence when it was completed. I enjoyed creating the avatar. I liked all the choices in clothing accessories and background settings. That was my favorite part of thing #2.

Thing # 1

The easiest lifelong learning habit for me is Habit 1, Begin with the end in mind. When I attended APSU in the 1970's, I could never decide on a major. This is one reason I quit, I never had a goal in mind. When I decided to return to college, I knew what I wanted to achieve. I want to graduate with a degree in elementary education, and hopefully teach kindergarden or first grade.The hardest lifelong learning habit is Habit 6, Use technology to your advantage. Until I returned to APSU I did not use a computer. I always depended on my husband or children to do any thing that required the computer. So using technology is my biggest challenge. By using the Web 2.0 tools I hope to become more fluent in using technology. I was a bit nervous about setting up the blog and I knew I would need help. So I did the blog with the help of one of my tutors.