When setting up this blog, the only difficult part was choosing from all of the options! Background color, text color, format, link color, font style...the list goes on...
The easy part was signing into my Blogger account (already established from a previous blog), and clicking on "Create a New Blog". Then, after about a half an hour of playing with the different settings, I finally forced myself to stop and make a decision. With my group's approval, Blogtastic was born!
Now, I am someone who likes to talk (or in this case, type), a lot. Therefore, one of the biggest struggles I am going to have with this blog is the recommended length of 100-200 words for each post. Sometimes, I feel like that is barely enough to get me started.
Regardless, the simplicity of setting up this blog is definitely a plus for teachers who might be nervous about trying to incorporate one into their classroom. If you are one of those teachers, I recommend just diving in and starting a blog for yourself! Once you become familiar with the process, you'll be more comfortable taking it a step further to your students.
From there, the possibilities are endless...
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
10 Tips for Integrating Technology!
As I was browsing the web for some ideas to discuss in this blog, I came across an article from Education World that discussed ten tips for integrating technology into the classroom:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech039.shtml
I enjoyed reading the advice provided, and I was reassured to see how many tips were already being followed in my classroom!
For example, I have pretty much nailed number 8 (Take a Course) by enrolling in the Masters of Instructional Technology at UMUC. As a result, I see technology in my sleep!
One of my favorite things to do (organizing) is on that list as well. There is nothing more satisfying than cleaning up my Documents folder on my school computer and having a place for every file. It also helps for the next school year, when I need to go back and search for a particular resource.
Overall, I was very impressed by the article, and I hope you enjoy reading it too. Are there any items on that list that you have already accomplished? Let me know!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech039.shtml
I enjoyed reading the advice provided, and I was reassured to see how many tips were already being followed in my classroom!
For example, I have pretty much nailed number 8 (Take a Course) by enrolling in the Masters of Instructional Technology at UMUC. As a result, I see technology in my sleep!
One of my favorite things to do (organizing) is on that list as well. There is nothing more satisfying than cleaning up my Documents folder on my school computer and having a place for every file. It also helps for the next school year, when I need to go back and search for a particular resource.
Overall, I was very impressed by the article, and I hope you enjoy reading it too. Are there any items on that list that you have already accomplished? Let me know!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
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