Challenge #4

I joined the Facebook craze last year, and although I wouldn't call myself addicted, I do check it at least once a day (of course, now I have it on my iGoogle homepage and my Blackberry so it's even easier!). I can't say I update my status all that often, but I enjoy seeing what others have to say. It's a fun way to keep in touch with friends that I don't see that often as well as some that I see most every day. At this point I don't feel comfortable becoming friends with students, but I do think I may consider creating a class page.

I did create a Twitter account now as well, but I just don't see myself making much use of that–of course, I didn't really see myself getting into Facebook either...! Time will tell.

Challenge #3

RSS really does save time. Oh, who am I kidding–it gives me more stuff to read and keep up with! But, at least I don't have to go out to all the different sites every time I want to take a peek!

Our first full week is just about done! Have a great week-end, everybody!

Challenge #2

I've had an iGoogle page for quite a while. I love how so many things are accessible in just one spot!

Challenge #1
Well, here it is! The easy part is over--creating the blog itself! Now, to come up with something meaningful to write...! This is actually my second blog. I had to create one for a class I took a year or so ago. Unfortunately, I never kept it going after the class was over.

As an English teacher, I can definitely see a use for blogs in the classroom. Between posting questions for students to answer to giving them a chance to publish their work in a real world setting, blogs can have a positive effect on learning.