#7

I would never have imagined myself as a blogger. Not only am I putting my thoughts out on the web but I am commenting on others blogs. This is a huge jump for me. My technology skills have not progressed much past e-mail and powerpoint up until now. It really is empowering to participate in this PFK. I really do feel these skills not only improve my professional skills, but it also adds knowledge that I will use in my personal life.

#6

It is cracking me up reading other people in the classes posts. I am seeing a new side to people I have worked with for years. Not only do you see the funny side to people, but you also get to see their professional interests and where their passions are. I think it will also allow me to get access to blogs and sources that I would not have found on my own. It truly creates an environment to share ideas and resources more quickly. We are always encouraged to work smarter not harder. Using technology is another way to achieve that goal. Everyone in education strives to meet the goal of working smarter.

#5 RSS reader

I am going to love this RSS feeder I can already tell. As I started exploring some of the readers features I found an article about web services to help the disabled have access to books on the web. I can see that in a world where I rarely get to the Sunday paper, RSS is going to be valuable. We all have good intentions about staying up with research and latest ideas in education, but somewhere along the way life takes over. I can add this feed to my iphone and then I will be able to stay up with things as they come in. I am going to feel so on top of it. My goal is to not get caught up with every little piece of info that comes in and just focus on the items that I have a true interest in. Wish me luck!!