Week 4- Thing 9

I guess I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by all that I am learning. I'm realizing that I could spend hours and hours just exploring all of the interesting blogs out there. It amazes me how diligent some of the bloggers are. They keep abreast of lots of blogs and are so enthusiastic about the whole technology.

This time I looked at some of the Edublog award winners (maybe that's why I'm feeling so inadequate.) In particular I enjoyed reading "The tempered radical" and learning how some of our new teachers are feeling about their jobs. I well remember how I felt first as a new teacher and then as a new librarian. So much to learn, so much to do!!
The blog really gave the young teachers a chance to share and to realize that they are not alone. These teachers may branch out to form their own learning community of new educators who can share their triumphs and their fears.

I also enjoyed looking at Technotuesday"" and A library by any other name" both of these blogs appear to be authored by very savvy web 2.0 users. They gave lots of ideas and referred to other technologies and other influential bloggers. It was after viewing these blogs that I began to feel that I have soo much to learn.

One concern I do have is the sheer amount of time that could be devoted to the blog quest. I guess when you find a "jewel" it's worth it but you may have to slog through a lot of dross before you ever find it.

Oh well, on to my next challenge. Until next time....