After spending a year and a half avoiding getting connected to build my personal learning network, I knew it was time. Though many of my colleagues seem to think I know what I am doing with the "Educational Networking" process, the truth is I feel like a stumbling fool at times. The feeling of success as I create my gmail account, successfully log onto twitter, or add a gadget to this blog seems to fade in and out as I simply forget my passwords.
I spend countless hours at home, at night in my chair playing with the tools finding more and more useful ways to connect myself to others. My mind continues to shift to the professional development world as I tag onto and follow those that I know can offer me knowledge. I guess the idea of people following me someday, connecting to my thoughts and possibly learning from me makes me want to grow so that I can offer others what I am gaining on a daily basis.
I came across an interesting question on http://www.classroom20.com/group/elearning that asked about collecting evidence the the 2.0 tools are helping our students increase achievement. It intrigued me because I know that as we grow and move towards connectivism and learning with the tools, we will be asked to show evidence of student growth. In my mind, growth in a teacher=growth in students, but there is always that accountability piece. My mind continues to spin.
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I have to agree with you on this one Carolyn. As amazing as technology can be, it can make you dizzy at times.
ReplyDeleteI think some of the biggest challenges we face as educational leaders is finding useful way to incorporate the technological advances, in a meaningful way for teachers.
Too often I hear the complaints about the security measures districts take and how running into limitations or problems can frustrate teachers who spend hours planning and trying to incorporate technology into their lessons.
With rigid standards and the unavoidable time crunch they are under, It's truly a challenge.