Okay, now that I've had some fun, it's time to put things into perspective.
It's been a couple of months since I started subscribing to google reader and twitter. If I had to choose just one companion, I would choose google reader. But, I don't. I can have them both!
I've been exposed to a vast amount of information that I otherwise would not have been had it not been for google reader and twitter. I am indebted to them both. I guess I got a little more attached to google reader because the content was always so informative. Twitter...well, twitter could get a little off track, even with only 140 characters! And, I don't have a cell phone! If I had a cell phone, I think twitter would have had the inside track. I also think I would have tweeted more.
Now that I've gotten to know them both, I know that they'll be part of my personal learning network forever. Well, forever is a long time! But, you know what I mean.
I would really like to introduce these tools to my colleagues. I might start with the teacher-librarians in my district. If they're not subscribing, they should be! I'd be happy to introduce these tools to my students too, but I don't think this is the right year. I'm primarily teaching K-3 English language learners. They're not quite ready for this yet!
Will Richardson's book, Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts & Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms has been a great resource, getting me hooked up with google reader and twitter. If you're like me, interested but needing tips, I highly recommend his book!
Friday, 2 December 2011
Twitter in Diamante
Twitter
short, sweet
texting, tagging, tweeting
computer, mobile, teacher, student
surfing, finding, sending,
focused, fearless
Me
Google Reader in Acrostic
Google Reader, you've been there for me
Oh, I thought you were going to be a pain
Overwhelmed was how I felt
Getting connected, though, was the right thing to do
Lots and lots of good has come from you
Excellent resources
Real time (almost) help
Easy navigation through unchartered waters
A place for connections I otherwise would not have
Deserving you are
Earning my praise
Real friends we have become
Oh, I thought you were going to be a pain
Overwhelmed was how I felt
Getting connected, though, was the right thing to do
Lots and lots of good has come from you
Excellent resources
Real time (almost) help
Easy navigation through unchartered waters
A place for connections I otherwise would not have
Deserving you are
Earning my praise
Real friends we have become
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