Tool #2

1. What are your thoughts about building an online education community and participating in a PLN?
The PLN is a great way for educators to share information and ideas for using technology. It is an exciting and long-overdue step towards moving education away from the Industrial Era. Learners today just don't learn the way they did in the 1800's. It's exciting to finally see things happen the way the book, Windows on the Future, by Ted McCain and Ian Jukes, said they should happen. (good book)
2. What point stood out to you from the commenting advice?

When I was reading others' blogs, I noticed that it really did improve the comment rate when a blogger would ask a question.

3. What five blogs did you select for your comments?

From the Sherwood Community, I selected: Garcia, Anita; Savcic, Linda; Thomas, Kathryn; Browning, Carolyn; Chambers, Stephanie; LeBlanc, Meredith

Tool #1

Can't wait to get up to speed on the 11 Tools, so I can incorporate technology into my first grade classroom. The Blog has many possibilities, one of which would be a more exciting way for students to respond to books they've read or listened to. Sometimes the physical act of writing is too tedious for some students, and this could open up a very motivating alternative. And what fun it will be for them to share insights and ideas with other students from different schools!