The blog has been created....I'm sure I'll change something soon...I'm still experimenting...but I like the basics. The hard part about this will be the writing...I have to stop and actually sit down to type. My brain is going 90 miles an hour, but I can't type that fast! I've been interrupted about 10 times since I sat down to write this one, so I figure that the thoughts are disjointed enough. Oh well...
I did have fun learning about the avitar, and now have convinced a class to create their own to use as a way of starting a descriptive writing piece...so I've already put the learning into action. I am looking forward to January in the computer lab. Actually, the class told me how to put things together both in my avitar and the writing lesson...so I'm sure they'll have fun teaching each other about creating an avitar! I can't wait to see the results!
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Thing #2
Well, I am so excited to participte in Library2Play. I have wanted to learn more about all of these things, but never take the time to play....this will be a fun experience!
After watching the 71/2 Habits video, I know that I am a lifelong learner....I had a difficult time deciding what habits I don't use. However, one of my biggest problems is beginning with the end in mind. I usually dive in and then figure out where I'm going....which is probably why I'm so frazzled! The other problem I have is the last trait...play. I sometimes feel guilty when I take time (especially if I'm at school) to explore new programs or websites. Library2Play will encourage me to take that time to play, explore and then peruse some more. I can't wait!
The trait that I feel like I use the most is view a problem as a challenge. Almost anything I try with technology I have hit a wall, but rather than just quit....I just step back, take a breath...try again and then ask for help (usually from a student!) I have also learned that when I help a teacher tackle a problem in the computer lab...I usually come out with more knowledge! So far with Library2Play I've already learned a lot and tackled a few problems....including trying to get my avitar to post....one of my students gave me a hint! Now I'm ready to play again!
After watching the 71/2 Habits video, I know that I am a lifelong learner....I had a difficult time deciding what habits I don't use. However, one of my biggest problems is beginning with the end in mind. I usually dive in and then figure out where I'm going....which is probably why I'm so frazzled! The other problem I have is the last trait...play. I sometimes feel guilty when I take time (especially if I'm at school) to explore new programs or websites. Library2Play will encourage me to take that time to play, explore and then peruse some more. I can't wait!
The trait that I feel like I use the most is view a problem as a challenge. Almost anything I try with technology I have hit a wall, but rather than just quit....I just step back, take a breath...try again and then ask for help (usually from a student!) I have also learned that when I help a teacher tackle a problem in the computer lab...I usually come out with more knowledge! So far with Library2Play I've already learned a lot and tackled a few problems....including trying to get my avitar to post....one of my students gave me a hint! Now I'm ready to play again!
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