Wow! This experience has truly opened my eyes to the digital world and the potential that Web 2.0 tools can play in helping educators reach all learners. The possibilities are endless. Each of the "things" we learned about holds the possibility of helping teachers and students organize information, yet many empower their users by allowing them the freedom to express themselves within their presentation or creation.
No longer am I afraid to take the first step. I am convinced that we must be utilizing these tools with our learners regularly. If we are not, we may be denying them opportunities for learning. We cannot teach in a box. We need to work together to share information, collaborate to create and most importantly, help one another along the way. These tools may scare some people, yet there's really nothing to be afraid of. The more we work to incorporate these tools into our teaching and allow students to utilize them in their learning, the more confident we will all become making it easier to accept and embrace change as it naturally occurs. We will look forward to celebrating the new discoveries and the new "things" as they become available.
Teaching today offers us so many more opportunities to reach our learners. I am looking forward to embracing my new found skills, incorporating my learning into my teaching and sharing with my colleagues and my students. I have a feeling this is start of many very exciting school days ahead! I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to take part in this amazing adventure!
I've really enjoyed following your blog as you moved through the 23 Things. I am confident that your students will be excited by the opportunities that they will have as you integrate 21st century literacies into your classroom. Congratulations on having completed this PD and good luck during the school year -- Maureen
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