Connectivism

Is this what our classrooms are coming to? 

Digital Footprints #DCSM4T

I've never really Googled myself, nor had the reason to.  Doing it showed me where I can be located out in cyber-space.  Maybe I don't live an exciting life, because my search didn't show much.

But, all the pictures!  I guess I am linked to a lot because of the pictures.  If was trying to hide, there would have to be some major image erasing going on!

It was an eye-opener to see myself appear on the Google search.  But, I guess I brought it all on myself with the posts it came from.  Definitely something to share with my students, AND my own kids.

3-2-1 #DCSM4T

3-2-1 BLASTOFF!

What are three things I learned in this week's work?

1. I have more of a PLN than I give myself credit for.
2. I have a lot of thoughts in my head, but getting them onto a blog post takes a lot of thinking.
3. I am not the only person to struggle with how to use the internet in a time efficient manner.

What are two things that were confirmed/affirmed for you?

1. Connecting with educators who are in the same position I am in using Social Media is comforting. 
2. I've only scratched the surface with my Twitter account.  

What is one question that remains for you after week 1?

1. How long does it take to get used to making videos of yourself when you don't actually look at yourself on screen while recording?  #awkward

Head up or Head down?

We live in a world full of hashtags, YouTube videos, and instant gratification.  Anything I want is at my fingertips.  This is both exciting and terrifying.  I can access anything, at anytime, from anywhere.  That's great when I need something to support a classroom concept or I am lost in the city.  But, when I am constantly looking down, I am missing what's going on around me.

I can't say taking a class on Social Media will cure all my problems, but hopefully seeing, reading, and learning from others will get me in the right direction.   #DCSM4T