Thing 5

The blog titled Don't Save the World really caught my attention. As I read, I could relate to the student and her dilemma. My summers as a high school student were quite similar. Hanging out with friends at the mall or at home was the norm. There was an occasional weekend trip or family vacation, but nothing that would make the headlines. The small amount of community service I did paled in comparison to the life-changing experiences of the teens in the article mentioned.
Her honesty about not really wanting to save the world is amazing. Your average teen isn't going to say that in a blog that the entire world has access to read. The risk of receiving criticism is huge. However, it was ironic to hear see her plans for the next summer did include a project to impact the world. I guess we all have to start somewhere.

Thing 4

Blogging is a fabulous way to connect people with simialr interests. It gives everyone a voice. No matter your age or intellectual ability, there is a place for you in the world of blogging! Bloggers have the ability to post their thoughts and comment on other's thoughts. It is a superbly innovative manner of expression. Ultimately, blogging could increase literacy simply by giving people the freedom to say what they are thinking.

Thing 2

Initially I believed web 2.0 was similar to the average search engine. However, I have learned that it is a way for teachers and students to communicate with one another. With today's students having so much technology at their fingertips, Web 2.0 is a fantastic way to keep students engaged. It allows them to take an active part in their learning. They feel more responsible and are able to have their voices heard. It lets students share new information with each other. As a result, they are able to help one another.

Thing1

Learning like anything in life is about desire. When there is a desire to learn, a person will stop at nothing to learn what they desire. The most challenging aspect of learning anything new is finding time to learn. In today's day and age of endless business, there is little or no time for anything extra. This challenge causes many of us to put learning on the back burner in our task-filled lives.
As difficult as it may seem, once the obstacle of time is overcome, learning is quite fulfilling. It creates a burning desire to run and tell the whole all your friends and colleagues what you've learned. You become like a child who has learned something new. You have to do it all the time and share it with everyone.
Learning new skills becomes an eye-opening experience which can become a bit of a challenge. It can force you to leave your comfort zone. While the skills you already have will be utilized, they will be exhausted. At which point, you will have to rely on and get help from others.