Twitter;Jenny She-jshe has proven to be useful in October 2009 when I had to give a presentation at ULearn-an e-Learning conference held every year in New Zealand. Many teachers throughout the country enrolled in my session because they had known me and my work through Twitter. They had never met me but they have seen my work through the updates that I had posted on Twitter. I have to confess that while waiting at the hotel lobby for my turn to present, I overheard some teachers talking about how their friends couldn't get into my session because it was full and wished that it was in a bigger venue!. That made me smile! Thank you, Twitter!
My obsession of the use of Web 2.0 tools to enhance the students' learning continued to grow in 2009 and I had refined my skills in using them. Now, I am using a variety of Web 2.0 tools in my class blog: LIttle Voices, Little Scholars..
I realized how much I have advanced in the use of technology in my classroom when I managed to make a Christmas movie using imovie09 applying the Green Screen effect without much difficulties! It was not long ago (2004) when I first learned how to use imovie and have since kept refining my skills. My movie--Merry Christmas from Room 5 was a piece of work that I am proud of.
It is this type of continuous learning which I find extremely meaningful and rewarding. I am truely indebted to people who believe in me and trusted me along my learning journey.
Finally, I have to mention that my ULearn presentation was a highlight in 2009 too. It had boosted my confidence in public speaking which I normally refrain from. It is indeed a blessing to be able to share what we have learned and created.
I think that you have posted a very reflective look at 2009 and that you will continue to develop in 2010. I am surprised that you didn't mention the visitors to your site and compare it to 2009 as I am sure that you made a significant improvement with your numbers! Aren't you the number one blog in your cluster? And where was the mention of your Miss Tweet 2009 Finals?
ReplyDeleteHey, Myles (NZWaikato), thanks for your nice comment. You have been very kind! I have to say that you are one of my most faithful supporters and I appreciate that!
ReplyDeleteI always laugh when I think of you as one who always manages to wind me up with a single tweet or comment online. Melananie and Justine and Michael always tell me to ignore whatever you say about me and I have never listened to them. LOL. Anyway, how could I ? lol. I thank God for giving me a friend like you! Its people like you that keeps me on my toes!
Thank you also for reminding me about things that I have missed. You are like my guidance Angel-really mean it here, Myles!
And do have a fantastic 2010 and please keeping an eye on me!
Jen.
Hello Jenny, my name is Pam Overstreet and I am a student at the University of South Alabama. I am enrolled in a technology class, EDM310. We have been assigned to read your blogs and comment on them while gathering information for our classrooms. I am currently a teacher in Mobile, Alabama. I teach mostly special education classes for students with behavior disorders. While taking this class I have been directed to many new and wonderful sites that have given me ideas on how to further reach my students, yours being one of them. I look forward to reading further posts and seeing what all I have been missing in the areas of technology and teaching. Our class link is http://edm310blogspot.com. My blog is at http://overstreetpamedm310.blogspot.com. I will be reviewing your site for the next few weeks and commenting on it in my blog. Thank you for putting yourself and ideas out here for other educators to see.
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing that you had so many great outcomes as a result of Twitter. I guess social sites aren't as bad as I thought they were.
ReplyDeleteI am your next follower from Mr. Strange's EDM310 class. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and the journey you are taking in education. I am looking froward to reading your blog over the next several weeks. This is the link to my class blog http://edm310blogspot.com and http://greenleetabithaedm310.blogspot.com/ will take you to my blog. The Christmas movie is wonderful, it not only shows what the kids can accomplish, but what you have taught yourself to do! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI am a student at the University of South Alabama, and I am taking EDM310 with Dr. Strange. I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your thoughts and I really enjoyed reading how twitter was useful to you. Great job on all your work!
ReplyDeleteHello, Jenny, I am a student at the University of South Alabama, and I was assigned to follow your blog for a couple of weeks as part of my EDM 310 class. Dr. Strange is teaching use how to integrate using technology in the classroom. I thank you for sharing what you have learned throughout your journey so the rest of us can learn from you.
ReplyDeleteHello Ms.Jenny. My name is Tiffany Lindell Karamovic. I am taking a college class entitled EDM310 for Dr. Strange at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL. One of my assignments was to visit your blog. I will be following your blog and keeping up with your ideas for the next couple of weeks. I am glad he assigned me to your blog. I read your post and was very interested. The class that I am taking is actually about technology in education. I am also a sixth grade teacher her in Mobile. I have just recently learned how to use imovie and all of it's features. I am still learning. In the class we are taking, Dr. Strange is teaching all sorts of programs and things that will be very helpful to us as educators. I am glad that you have come so far. It seems as though you have done a great job. Come visit our class blog if you get a chance. Click here! My own blog.
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the class projects and your passion for continued learning. It is very neat learning all of the new things we do to be creative in our own way. I am a student at the University of South Alabama and I am just learning all of the wonderful things you are teaching your students. Keep it up! :)
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ReplyDeleteThis post really inspired me! I am in an Educational Media class now that I have to take for elementary education. It can be a little difficult and frustrating at times, but your blog is very encouraging. It is refreshing to read a teacher's blog who uses technology so well in the classroom. I hope to one day be able to use technology in my class the same way that you are using it in yours.
Hi! I'm from Dr. Strange's EDM 310 class! I think it is so great that you share what you have gone through over the year. I think that as a student in education it is great to be able to learn from those already in education. From reading your post it seems that you have came a long way in technology in a short amount of time! I hope to to the same I definitely have a long way to go! Love your blog! thanks for sharing!
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