I decided to follow TechFridge because it has so many links to helpful information about the subject of teaching. Of course, I have struggled with this in the past, because sometimes, it is hard to make a lot of sense out of a blog that mainly lists links and does not do a lot of actual blogging. However, this all changed when I got my new iPad. A lot of the links were about how to use the iPad in education. And a lot of those links had even more links with even more information! It was incredible as I read what my iPad can do for me in the classroom. I spent a good amount of time downloading new whiteboard apps and even a networking app it was talking about. I look forward to more uses as time goes on.
The blog did do a lot of talking about this year's ISTE, which is the International Society for Technology in Education is just now over, and the blogger had attended, so I read some updates about his interactions with many participants he had met over Twitter. This, if nothing else, cemented in my mind the fact that whether I like it or not, I probably need to get on Twitter, or I could mis important networking opportunities. As late in life as I am picking up this career, I need all of the extra help I can get if I want to become the best I can be. For me and my students.
I agree, iPad has become a learning tool that educated us in many thing. However, I would have to said that as a future teacher I am blow iPad technology because I have seen many kids being expert in iPad.
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