For a good three years now I have sat down in front of a blank screen. I have ideas, thoughts, wisdom and most of all I have questions. I have lots and lots of questions. The idea of starting a blog has intrigued me for a while now, but the blank screen has been so daunting.
What should I write about? What do I want to say? Will anyone care about what I want to say? Am I prepared to hear everything that people say including the good, the bad and the ugly? Am I ready for this virtual presence? With these questions repeating in my head over and over, I let fear sink in and my blank screen has remained blank. Until now. I am currently enrolled in OECTA’s AQ, Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction. Our assignment, create a blog and start blogging. So, here it is. My first blog entry… Why do I think it is important to blog? In a world that is ever changing, it is impossible to keep up with everything or to expect to know everything. As educators, it is our job to get our students prepared for their future. This is a future that we do not even know exactly what it will look like. We are preparing our students for jobs that may not even exist today. How do we make sure that we are meeting the needs of our students and how do we stay current? Taking responsibility for our own learning is the only way that educators can expect to know, be and do what our students need of us. Constant reflection of educational endeavours and networking with other educators is an integral part of everyday practice. This is my goal for this blog. Here is where I hope to share my learning, my growth, my setbacks and anything that will help enhance my ability to reach each and everyone of my students.
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Rolland
5/25/2017 05:25:26 pm
It's always great to have more people blogging. I'm hoping that others jump on board too! Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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