Technology.....

Technology in education seems to be what everyone is TALKING about.  I just cannot figure out why we have not moved from talking about it, into DOING it.  I will be the first to admit that I am not a huge technology buff, but I have decided to quit making excuses and start getting involved in the technology movement.  I feel as though the kids deserve it, who cares what I think about the work involved with it, or the things I "need" to learn first!  I just took an online class about blogs and wiki's, created a twitter account, and started DOING......and here I am.  I see too many teachers that blame the administrators (and yes they do need to get on board) but when will we as teachers just decide to do it, with or without the support we think we need, there are things that can be done.  Forget dipping your toes in and deciding if you want to.....just JUMP ON IN.  I am a perfect example, I just created my twitter account and blogs and I feel as though I have learned SO much in just a few short weeks.  I now have a blog, a flipboard, a Twitter, a Diigo and a few others!  I am sure I will hit some speed bumps along the way, but at least I am on the road to hit them....much better than standing on the sidewalk watching everyone fly by!