Reflection, Day 4

I feel more confident using tags, labels, diigo and twitter now, having played with them this week. Though I have used them in the past I have never taken the time to get to know how powerful they are, and I am sure that I am still only using a small piece of what they are capable of.  It has been very helpful to have had the time to sit and play and learn since I never would have taken full days to do this on my own.  It has also been so helpful to talk with colleagues (I think I have mentioned this every day) as we never have enough time to share.  

I find the SAMR model intriguing; it is a brand new concept for me.  The visuals are outstanding in helping me learn what this means.  We have had a big push at our school this year towards backwards design and this model will help me when I am planning future lessons.  

Skitch looks great.  I am interested in playing with it, and most especially on my blog!  

Though I have found self directed learning to be freeing, sometimes I don't know where to look, how to look, etc.  I have been known to spend hours trying to narrow something down.  Sometimes parameters are helpful.  Also, it is always helpful for me to have a visual and get comfortable/familiar with something and then branch out as or if necessary.

I am most excited to have had the time to launch my blog.  This was something that I had planned for the upcoming school year and now I feel ahead of the game.  I hope that my classroom blog and my students eportfolios keep parents well informed of their child's learning.