Journal 2: Join the flock!

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One of their publications was Learning and Leading with Technology, this publication has many articles on technology in the classroom, I read, summarized and actively thought about the articles on twitter, internet usage, augmented reality and the future of technology in the classroom. By actively thinking about the article and strategies I tried to imagine how I would use it in my classroom. I posted my reflection on the article on my blog to share and gain insight from others within my network. Becoming a member of iste.com and reading as well as reflecting on articles on technology in the classroom helps keep me a life long learner. I am up to date on current research and practice, i make regular and effective use of digital journal articles to help support student learning.


Ferguson, H. (2010). Join the flock!. Learning and Leading with Technology, 37(8), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-june-july- 2011.aspx

The Internet has helped to bring people all over the world together. It has been used to find a soul mate, reconnect with lost friends, find various items from the past, buy completely random items from all over the world, and stalk ex-girlfriends and/or boyfriends. The Internet is a huge resource with unlimited uses. Finding the proper use for an educator is one of the points in the article. The author describes how twitter can benefit educators. How a teacher can use twitter to make it work for his professional career. The author states that twitter can help create a personal learning network, an online community of professionals from all over the world with different levels of experience discussing and sharing ideas. The use of twitter’s technology can help filter relevant information and make it accessible to the educator. The article defines twitter terms, discusses best practices, how to’s and guides the reader towards a personal learning network of educators on twitter.

Q1. How will I use twitter to further my learning?

I will use twitter as a way to gather information from other special education teachers. Having already tried using the hashtag #spedchat, I have gained a little insight from special education teachers from all around and seen the resources available. I have been able to get new ideas and learning materials for my classroom through #spedchat.

Q2. How can I contribute to my peers through twitter?

If I read an article that I like or see conferences on education in my area, I can tweet that information, hashtag it education, or special ed. If there is an online discussion on a topic I am knowledgeable in I can join in and provide information. Helping to brand myself and get myself out in the web in a positive light rather than silly pictures and videos of me.