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!
Me, too! I think if I had a cell phone, I'd be dangerous. I'd be the one tweeting: "I'm putting on my socks", "I'm brushing my teeth", "I'm waving at the mailman". Oh - and maybe some professional stuff, too.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, though, I get so much from Twitter. What an amazing tool (and I'm not just tying my shoelaces...)