Tool #2

This tool directed me to visit blogs of fellow educators and comment on their blogs. In addition, I was to sign up for either Diigo or Google Reader and begin following others who bookmark there.

In reality, I've been participating in a PLN for several years now. A few summers ago my district offered an online professional development called, "23 Things." Since then, I've been experimenting and researching and digging to find any type of Web 2.0 tool that I could integrate into my curriculum. Diigo and escpecially Google Reader are an intrical part of my PLN.

Perhaps my greatest weakness is in not commenting often enough on what others have to say. Vicki Davis has been a real mentor to me, but I am sad to admit that I lurk on her blog more than I comment (sorry Vicki). My pledge is to do a better job keeping those connections flowing both ways in the future.

While completing this tool, I did join the Educator's PLN. Awesome site! I love the podcast feature and am in the process of adding a widget to my other blog.

One recommendation that I have for other teachers is Classroom2.0. I can't even begin to tell you just how many tools are there for educators! Check it out!

Tool #1

So...I finally set up my blog and created by Voki for the 11 Tools professional development through my district.

I love creating Vokis. I have used them several times in my classes. You can see examples of them here and here.

Sorry it took so long; it's been a crazy start to the year!!