Thing #4

After reading several classmates blogs, I found that I enjoy going and seeing what they think of what has been posted. Whether there are positive or negative comments, I feel a sense of accomplishment in just getting something being commented on. As I am several years older than most of my classmates and although I have 25 years plus of dealing with computers, blogging in no way compares to the computer use of my previous job of 20 years. It is interesting to see the different opinions and comments in regards to your thoughts on education.
I feel like the comments help you get a more well-rounded view of the subject as opposed to it being one sided. The different views help us out as teachers to see how individuals see things differently.

The blogs I have  chosen to follow within the class are Mellissia Troyer (http://epmom6.blogspot.com/), Kim Messer (http://kimberlymesser.blogspot.com/),Chelsea Ninness (http://chelseaninness.blogspot.com/), Cortne Hunt (http://cnghunt.blogspot.com/) and Stefanie Tate (http://stefanietate23things.blogspot.com/). I chose each of the following: Melllissia, because she said I had to, LOL, just kidding. Mellissia and I had a class together last semester and have become friends. We are in 3 classes together this term and taking the same online class. I like to see what she has to say as she is planning on teaching the same thing as I am, High School English; Kim, I like her honesty and straightforwardness. I feel she will be an awesome teacher; Chelsea, is a sweet young lady who puts up with an old woman. Cortne and Stefanie: I like the unique spelling of their names. They seem like unique individuals who will make great teachers.

The outside blogs I have chosen are Educational Technology Professor (http://girlprof.blogspot.com/) and Free Technology for Teachers (http://www.freetech4teachers.com/) I chose the Educational Technology Professor as it will keep the ever changing technologies present so that you know what is constantly coming to the forefront. I chose the Free Technology for Teachers because anything FREE is great for teachers.

With just a little research you can find so many things out there, some free some not, that can total make the difference between a good teacher and great teacher. By commenting they at least know that they are appreciated for their research. Thank you.