Thursday, January 25, 2007

Reflection #3

I like the idea of using a blog however I do not have very much expereince using eportfolio or blogs. This is my first account and experience using a blogs and I am excited to learn more about them. So far it seems really neat how you can post U-tube and links, I really like that part. Blogs seem like they will do a really good job of keeping people informed and provide people with new ideas and links for our teaching experience.

One thing I may not like about using the blog is that sometimes when too many people post a couple different blogs at a time the blogs build up and I find that it may be hard to follow, or they may build up way to much to even have the time to read. Another thing that I am worried about is organization of the blog. All in all I need to learn a lot more of the features of this blog so that I can post ideas and comments more easily and confidently.

As for eportfolio I feel that it is a little to complicated. This was my first time using it and I just thought it had to much going on. I am sure if I spent some time using it I will become more comfortable but finding the time to get to know this program that well will be hard, however I am sure will be very beneficial.
Reflection #3

I have VERY limited experience with e-portfolio. I have only used it once before in W201 and I honestly don't remember a single thing about it. And I just posted my first blog ever a few seconds ago (gave a shout out to my pal, Al). I hope to become a proficient blogger in the next several weeks and maybe even make my own web page that I could use to give to schools when I apply for a job to learn more about me. I am nervous about the web page as that seems pretty complicated and I am computer illiterate, this blogging is more my speed and style but I am still moderately excited about the web page. I do have very much experience with the internet though. My morning ritual is get up, shower, brush my teeth, then check my e-mail, facebook, and espn. I do this every morning. I get up early enough to make sure there is time for these things, I admit it; I am an internet junkie. so hopefully these countless wasted hours I have spent surfing will help me blog and create a webpage.
Reflection #3

I am still unsure about using a blog. I have never used a blog for a variety of reasons. For starters, I have never been too into posting things or talking about myself over the internet. Unfortunately, I was sucked in to the "Facebook revolution" and MySpace, but I do not keep up on them at all. I will most likely be deleting my accounts from both services here soon. Secondly, I have not been one to keep up on the latest technologies. I am sure this will take me by the end of the semester to get used to the blogging.

I guess the one positive thing about the blog is keeping in contact with Blog Team 1 as well as the instructor. Other useful items can be posted as well. I can see how this sort of technology can be useful.

In regards to the E-portfolio, I have briefly used the program in W201. The E-portfolio is an awesome tool for future teachers as future employers can access the portfolio. With the portfolio, changes can be made easily via computer.
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First Posting

This is the first post in this W301 Blog. Team members include:
Alex
Max
Renee
Brittany