Okay, yes, I do at times have "mood swings." I am feeling a lot better about my podcast, which translates into better feelings about life in general, now that I have gotten some feedback from the class blog to help me with the issues I just described in an earlier post. Which people can now actually read because they will be able to get here from the class blog. Thanks, Alex, for fixing that for me. I definitely feel much better.
And this made me think about an earlier post in which I talked about blogs as classroom tools (which no one in the class probably read, either, ha ha). How great would it be for a kid at home, struggling with a homework assignment or a project, if he could jump on the class blog and ask questions or request feedback on what he's accomplished so far (or she, of course)? Instead of giving up in frustration, kids would have access to their friends and teachers and be able to carry on when they get stuck. Just like I will now be able to do with my podcast. And with websites, you would be able to put up pictures along with your questions and discussions, so that in some cases you can actually show what you are talking about. Of course, there is still the problem of universal access, but having my colleagues help me out with my own project issues has really illustrated how useful this technology can be for kids.
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Tracie,
I am so glad your spirits are up and your pictures are viewable! I was feeling your pain this past Tuesday.
I also do have to agree that the collective knowledge of all is definitely better than some of the confused, garbled stuff that goes on in my one mind! Blogs are great for getting feedback and help. Now instead of people (and help) being a phone call away...they are few strikes of the keyboard away.
Adios chica!
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