As I write my final post for EDTECH 537, I have thought long and hard about what I wanted to write. I must have developed writers block or something. Then, I
noticed that many of my classmates wrote reflections on their experience with EDTECH 537 Blogging in the Classroom and I thought that was a great idea. So, for my last post for EDTECH 537 but not my last post in the blogging world, I am going to reflect on my Blogging in the Classroom experience.
When I first signed up for EDTECH 537, I knew I was going to learn about blogging, but I didn't realize I would take this much away from just one class. I have learned how to use my own blog, blog in a classroom, and microblog. I enjoy surfing the web for new information and have came across blogs and never really understood them until taking this course. I now know what the buzz is all about and I'm glad. I love to share resources that I find and I plan on continuing to use my blog to share with other teachers. As far as blogging in the classroom goes, I am very excited to get back to my students after my maternity level to start blogging in the classroom. I am going to start off slow and then let them run with it. I will be using the Russell Street School blog and what I learned in EDTECH 537 as guides. In addition to my own blog and classroom blogs, I learned how to use Twitter. I have had a Twitter account since 2009, but I never really understood it until this course. Now, I believe I am becoming better at Tweeting and I have even participated in Twitter Chats. I am learning a lot and developing my own PLN.
Overall, this course was a great learning experience and I am glad that I decided to take this course this summer verses next summer. Now, I can get the ball rolling with blogging and connecting with other educators.
Great reflection and I agree 100%. I am glad I took this course, too. I look forward to continuing the blogging adventure!
ReplyDeleteI think that many of us are glad for the experience. It is interesting to read all of our reflections and see so many wanting to continue blogging.
DeleteI enjoyed your reflection because I too didn't really know what I would take away from this class and I'm surprised how much I have learned about blogging and microblogging which was foreign to me!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize that Twitter was considered microblogging until this course. It's amazing how much we learn as educators.
DeleteI couldn't agree with you more! I started this class having no idea that I would get so much out of it. I am happy that I was able to take away so many good ideas for the upcoming year.
ReplyDeleteIt appears to me that you and I are not the only ones that took away so much from this course. A lot of our classmates are going to continue to blog and I hope we are all able to still stay connected.
Deletegreat takeaway and a positive reflection. I look forward to reading more about your adventures as a blogger! Don't give up when life gets busy. All the best. A
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement! Life does get busy, especially with a newborn, two year old, and six year old. Oh, a full time teaching position and getting a masters.
DeleteWelcome to the world of blogger, I am impressed with your way so writing. Going to bookmark your blog and hope to see more such posts from you. Thanks
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