I am so humbled by all the new learning experiences our students will have. I love knowing that they will be provided with ways to connect with the "outside" world. I'm amazed that we can be sitting in our classrooms here in Houston, and and the same time collaborating with students in other parts of the world. I am a huge believer in oneness, and I love the concept that we really are each other's neighbors. The 11 tools will certainly help to make this a reality.
My favorite tools are all of them, but in particular I enthralled with Jing and Skype. I will be planning stimulating Social Studies lessons. Using the Tool #6, Tool #3 are ways that I will start.
I intend to take baby steps at first, but as the year progress I expect that there will be a great deal more involvement. ( Imagine the ways we can use the tools as centers, as research projects, as individualized learning projects!)
I am now pleased to have had this learning experience. I approached the 11 toos with a great deal of trepidation, and I now feel as though I've come alive!!
Here's looking forward to an exceptional school year.
Finally, I have to thank Karen Justl and Vaughn Braun for all of their support!
Johnny, I really like your Blog Page! As usual, your enthusiasm is inspiring! I'm barely getting Tool #2 done. I picked your blog because of the uber-cool blog name~ Braindrops! To be honest, summers turn my brain into wet mush. I'll be stayng up late to be able to finish these tools on time. I'm lookking forward to picking your brain for new ideas! Thanks for the Uplift!
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