Blog #2: PLN: Setting-up My Google Reader

For 8/30/2009

I had a blast creating a Google Reader account. I was not aware that I could have so much fun using a computer! Everything worked fine and the computer has yet to explode on me. Many educators have shared their resources across the net and I hope to take advantage of these. Thus far, I have subscribed to the following: The International Society for Technology in Education, Classics for Kids, Jazz Profiles, So You Want to Teach?, The National Association for Music Education , Learning.now, the education sections of the New York Times, USA Today, and EducationNews.com, and the music education section of a job postings site. Several of these web links have already sent me postings. It seems fairly easy to use although I’m not sure how I’ll read through all of this information every day. As our article mentioned, it seems like a teacher could have so much information sent to him/her, that lesson plans would practically create themselves. I’m still slightly confused about what Folksonomies are but I’m sure I’ll be learning soon. I think I not only struggle with technology but I also have trouble with networking and keeping in touch with other professionals in my field. I think the Google Reader could help with both problems. I am also always behind in the news so I really hope to sign into the account on a regular basis and begin to catch-up on some of the issues. I’m looking forward to class and hearing what other students have chosen to subscribe to!