As a veteran teacher of twelve years, I have navigated my way through the era of handwritten report cards, vcr's, and overheads to emails, grades reported on the computer, learning Power Point, and using different software within the confines of the classroom. Now, I feel behind and overwelmed again when it comes to technology in the classroom. I am slowly learning how to use WebQuest and Smart boards, but the idea of using blogs, wiki pages, and podcast is blowing this "traditional" teachers mind. Hopefully, I can find some help and advice on how to deal with the new wave of technology that is entering our schools. The students are moving at a much faster pace than we are as veteran teachers. So, as I learn to blog, maybe some experts out there in cyperspace can give me an extra hand as I make this journey.
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First off, I love your title, so true for many of us. I'm only in my 7th year of teaching & this first weeks information and requirements are too "blowing my mind." I am hoping it will get smoother the more we practice it. It's a must we do it though. We have to do it to reach this new age of students. But, first we have to convince our school boards to let us. Are you able to blog at school?
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ReplyDeleteLOVE the title! I know Stephanie already said this, but I just have to reiterate. You are NOT alone! After spending several years in corporate America, I am just a third year teacher with so much to learn in every aspect of the profession. This is just another dimension of craziness for me! BUT, it is exciting. I have been hearing the buzz words: blogs, wikis, podcasts, for years. I just figured they were more trends for young people to keep up with. But I am looking forward to incorporating them into my repertoire of updated teaching tools!
If nothing else, rest your mind: we're all in this together!
Ditto on the title! I like to think of these technologies as waves in the ocean, that keep giving us another opportunity to ride them. While you can only ride 1 wave at a time, many others can ride along side you. Practice makes perfect and as you have mastered other waves (vcr's, overheads, email, etc.), so will you master this. I'll try to help you where I can, but my advice to you is to catch the next wave!
ReplyDeleteSurf's up!