This is my first blog...ever. I never had a blog before, mostly because the thought of sitting at the computer and typing turns me off for some reason. I don't like to sit at the computer any longer than I absolutely have too, which is difficult this semester because I have an online class. I was actually nervous about the whole Multi-Modal deal because I thought it was gonna be a technology class, and I'm not a huge fan of the computer. I am really glad it isn't :) Anyway, I really like trying new things, so I hope to make this blog a good experience and something to use in the future.

I think for a classroom to have Multi-Modal capabilities is a tremendous advantage. Teachers have so many options these days about what they can relate the curriculum to. The kids that we're going to teach (let's face it) are going to be interested in so many other things besides school. It is nice as teachers, to be able to bring a little bit of their outside world into the classroom. Using Multi-modal techniques is a great way for students to be engaged in learning without really relizing it. Plus, if they're having fun that's always a bonus.

In class we talked about Facebook and MySpace and how they relate to teacher professionalism. I personally, do not have a problem giving up my Facebook (as I mentioned I'm not a huge fan of sitting at the computer) but I completely understand why many people are not so eager to get rid of them. I'm not sure about where I stand on completely getting rid of an account, but I do think that if you have one you need to be professional about it. I'm sure that all of us future teachers are in agreement about this.

As I sit here and think about it, it almsot makes me wish for a simpler time, back before the Facebook's, and blogs, or even the computer. I'm not talking like Pony Express time, but I do know for a fact that people actually managed to survive without being constantly surrounded by technology. Of course, if it were that simpler time then I probably would have been married at 13 and have seven children by now (kidding kidding). I guess it doesn't sound so simple. I suppose I kind of take this easy and instant access to information for granted. Now that I think about it I guess I should stop doing that...

Til next time...(this was kinda fun)

Stephanie