Thing #3

I'm looking forward to incorporating my blog into my future classroom. I believe it can benefit the learning environment in many ways. It can be used by students, teachers, and parents -which is great!

• I can surf for tips from teachers and also share tips with them at the same time
• Advice and guidance will be available
• I can reflect on my experiences as a teacher
• Within my classroom, the students can use the blog for further discussion on topics covered in class
• I can reach out to the parents and elaborate on what we are doing in the classroom and what the students are learning
• I can formulate monthly calendars for my class and post them on my blog (post class info, let them know about upcoming events, schedules, and other relevant information)
• Also, I learned that we can link classes with another class from a different country? How cool is that! What a learning experience that await us!

Having a blog will open many doors for us as teachers!

Thing #2

I enjoyed creating and personalizing my blog and avatar. It was much easier than what I had anticipated. For my blog title I chose to keep it simple: 23 Things with Ms. Davis. I used my last name (which is what I anticipate my students calling me by) in the title (my first name, being Greek, is always difficult for people). I'm all about simplicity. My actual blog address is http://journeyoat.blogspot.com (Journey Of A Teacher). I found the title very fitting since this blog page will reflect my journey and transition into becoming a teacher. As for my avatar, I tried to make her closely relate to me. I am a Caucasian woman with black curly hair, I wear glasses when I don't put in my contacts, I'm very fun, and an overall inviting individual. Hopefully my blog will make that evident throughout the course and in my future endeavors.

Thing #1

After viewing the 7 1/2 Habits Online Tutorial, I would have to say the most difficult habit to tackle is going to be #1 "Begin with the end in mind." I take things step by step, day by day, so focusing on the end isn't always the case. This will definitely be a habit that needs to be established more firmly in my endeavors. On the otherhand, the habit that seems the easiest for me to grasp is #7 "Teach/mentor others." I am naturally this kind of person. I'm always willing to help and guide others through anything I possibly can. This habit is parallel to my characteristics as an individual.

Upon first learning in class that we would create a blog...I was terrified! I wasn't sure exactly how they worked and what it would take to actually create one. Luckily, it was fairly easy! I look at it as another social site...this one just more geared to my actual aspiring profession. I'm excited about exploring all of the 2.0 web tools and using them to my full advantage. I know this is going to be a great tool for me in the future!