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Wow - it’s over! That went by really quickly. I really feel like I learned a LOT in this class. I mentioned the wiki and the blog in my voicethread because these are things I have already begun using in my classes. I think the way we used these tools in the class was great - instead of just using them once or twice in isolation, the constant practice of wiki-ing and blogging made me feel comfortable with them. I know I am currently using them in very simplistic ways, but I hope to keep learning more about them.

I also really liked learning how to do the slideshows, the Google Docs, the Google Reader, the Pageflakes, and I have become a podcasting fiend.  I’m not going to lie - it is a relief that it’s over, but in the end, I am glad I did it! Really, the three PLUs is just a bonus.

I spent a decent amount of time surfing around the Classroom 2.0 and Ning sites and found some interesting things. I think it’s great that there is a forum where teachers can go and get new ideas, see what others are doing, or simply vent about what is going on. I found a few pretty cool forums and groups for middle school, and I even looked for information/groups for coaching ideas, but I sort of struck out there. I wonder if there are any of those out there…?  But that’s a different blog post.

As much, however, as I think these sites are helpful and informative, I didn’t sign up for an account. I can see myself going occasionally, reading the posts and questions and answers, but it’s not something I see myself doing. It’s partially a time issue - and that’s lower on the list of my priorities. But it’s also that it’s not really my thing. It may be a comfort-level thing (or lack thereof!). I will stay open to it, and I’m glad I know about it.