Significant Learning Experience

-We are mid-point in this class, reflect on a significant learning experience you had in at least one of the learning activities so far in a workshop. Describe why it was important.



I really think that blogs have captured my attention over most of the technology that we have discussed thus far. I think that since I am already involved in reading and responding to blogs at a personal level, adding this to my professional life seems like an obvious step.



Having read and looked over the examples and exploring other educational blogs, I have found this aspect of technology to pique my interest. As a teacher, I am always looking for new material as well as other educators with whom I can collaborate. Blogs provide a level of accessibility that can be casual but professional, depending on the audience.



-How would you use any of the tools as a form of professional development, building learning networks, and/or provide a platform to become a world changer?



I think many people have already changed the face of education by integrating various forms of technology in their classrooms. The most public of these pioneers are those who are online, using tools such as blogs to further the causes of education.



For myself, I would be interested in creating, or simply being involved in an educational blog network. I think I would like to be involved with a specific focus group, for instance a subject or topic, rather than an open-ended educational blog group.



I know there are already several blogs, written by a set group of people, which focus on specific topics. I would like to get into being a normal writer on one of those blogs. That would give me the ability to share my ideas, learn from co-writers, and learn from the "audience."