OH MY! I'm Tweeting!

     Well, this week has brought about some significant changes.  I vowed NEVER to Tweet!  What am I doing?  Tweeting!  It's actually not as bad as I thought.  I even have a TweetDeck. I think the biggest problem is going to be trying to remember to tweet a minimum of five times per week.  For those who wish to follow me on my exciting excursion on Twitter you can find me: @hd_sutton.

     The purpose of my Twitter project is to create a PLN.  If you remember, I discussed PLN's in last week's blog.  My PLN will be a global network with teachers, administrators, and other individuals who have the same interest as me.  Creating this PLN will allow opportunities for me to share information, resources and collaborate with the intent of becoming a better professional.  Here is a link to an article that I found very interesting and helpful.  It describes Twitter as a means of gaining professional development and also gives a few tips on how to get the most out of Twitter.  http://www.edutopia.org/twitter-professional-development-technology-microblogging

Another great site that I found is one that provides a wealth of information about how to incorporate technology in the science classroom. 

Also, I'm horrible with acronyms and the such. So, I looked for and found a Twitter Dictionary to help me understand Twitter-cabulary. 

~Sutton4Science~ 

Personal Learning Networks- Chapters 1-3 Reflection

The title of the text is, "Personal Learning Networks:  Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education.  The authors give us great insight into the importance of technology in education.  They compare this technological surge to the Industrial Revolution Age.  Educators, students, and society must become more aware of what's occurring and take an active effort in getting on board with the 21st century skill-set.  The authors remind educators that if a change in teaching (incorporating technology) doesn't occur, then we are going to be left behind.  They continue, in chapter 2, to give strategies to help educators can create their own Personal Learning Networks.  Having and utilizing networked classrooms via technology provides many opportunities to collaborate with other teachers and classes.

I completely agree with the authors in that transforming the classroom is not simply something that is done during a class period and forgotten about, but that it will take time and a great deal of effort.  It requires input and cooperation from the teachers, students, and administration.  It is suggested that creating PLN's will help to advance technology and prepare students for the ever changing global society.

Until next time,

Sutton4Science

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