Thing 1: Learn about Web 2.0

OMG ! I am so excited about this project. I know that I am going to learn lots of ways in which technology can enhance my practice in working with the adults I support. As I was reading Dave Warlick's article, I realized that a whole new world will be opening up. The possibilities are endless. When I think about ways in which I might support the people I work with I really think this is great. For example, I work with the High Priority Schools Coaches. Last week, I did a PD session, and one of the coaches says she takes me with her when she is working with teachers. She used the acronmym--WWTD--what would Tabpsalmist do? It helped her to recall some of the coaching strategies and techniques I have shared and taught. What if, I started a coaching BLOG? What an idea, then we could have a coaching community and support each others' work. WOW! what a great active learning possibility. That's exciting.

The video, helped me to capture a greater understanding that we are missing too many opportunities to learn. Learning is a social experience (Vygotsky's theory of proximal development). What not use the technology to bring us near to each other socially to learn, learn, learn.

OMG, I am glad I signed up for this project. But, I also have a little sense of fear that I might not be able to do all the activities. I got stuck even creating this blog...But I was able to get some help. I may be a little apprehensive BUT I won't let it stop me. I would like to learn all these tools, but I really want to become proficient so that I can use them easily in my work.

Well, that's it for Thing I. I would love someome to answer this post and share their insights as well.

Addendum...(once I found the blog again. (;-O)OMG! I am having some trouble downloading a picture. Don't quite know how to do it. I wanted to customize my blog. Oh, well, that's my first question on the the 23 Things help line.
I did something wrong and thought I had lost the entire blog, but it was saved in the drafts file. HALLELUJAH! Well, I am learning! Slow but sure...(more slowly than surely). But I will get there.

Tabpsalmist1954