I am starting to become more comfortable with the technology that I have learned thus far in the course. It still seems a bit overwheleming to me since I consider myself a novice at using technology. I have heard of the different sites and tools, but to actually try to implement them is another story. I like the idea of posting blogs, but I am a sort of shy person and could not see myself posting all the time which is why I don't use Twitter and I have a facebook, but mainly to keep in touch with friends and family every once in a while. I do not constantly update my status.
I do plan on using the some of the tools that I have learned with this course in my classroom. I think the students would find the change invigorating and engaging.
I am taking another course where we are also required to use the class blog to post our comments, so I see this is the way of the future and I can practice it here before I begin the course.
I agree that it takes some time to get used to. I also only use facebook to really keep in touch with family and friends. But when blogging about educational topics, I find myself to be more confident and ask questions to other educators more than I would face to face. Maybe that is how it will work for you as well.
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