Thing #3

     I will be able to use this blog in many ways.  In my teacher education program I can use this blog to post about assignments and research.  Other students will be able to comment on my posts.  Also, I will be able to add gadgets and other Web 2.0 tools.  I will be able to experiment with these tools and post about my trials and errors.  Other students will be able to tell me about their similar experiences with these tools.  This blog will be a great collaboration tool for my teacher education program. 
     In my regular classroom a blog will a great tool.  I currently am in the process of using blogs with my students.  I was the winner of a $500 dollar grant provided by our chamber of commerce.  I bought a computer and printer with this grant.  My students view The Amazing Race in World Geography.  They will  post about their "travels" and comment on other students travels.  I also am planning on adding a blog for my parents soon.  I already have a class website, but it takes time (sometimes tedious) to update.  A blog would be a quick and efficient way to update parents and students daily or weekly.