Summary :)

I am finished with the 23 things, but that does not mean I am finished exploring Web 2.0 tools. I really think this is just the beginning of a new phase in my teaching career. I have learned so much and I excited to apply this knowledge in my own classroom. Also, I feel like I can take this newly acquired knowledge back to my school to share with other teachers. I realize that I am beginning my teaching career in a 21st century technological boom. I want to use these tools to enhance student learning and participation. Students use these Web 2.0 tools everyday and I think it is ridiculous if we don't use this medium to reach children.
Things #13-18 were my favorite on this journey. I feel like I learned the most from these things because I have always had a fear of social networking and sharing my work with others. Now I see that there are educational networks out there that can help me in my personal and professional career. My administrators really stressed the importance of collaboration this year. Educators need to team up and support each other because it will benefit the students. It's our job to provide the best learning environment for our students.
I like that the 23 things were designed like an independent study. I learned so much because I was had to practice, practice and practice. The only dislike I have about this program is the level of interactivity among students. I didn't get as involved as I would have liked to in the commenting process. I wish I would have done more than that. Maybe comments should be set up where each student must comment at least ten times during the week because this is a shorter session. I felt like I was so busy with my standards I forget about this important process.
Lastly, I will continue using and researching Web 2.0 tools for personal and educational purposes. I plan to create a classroom wiki for each class section that I teach. Also, I will create a blog for my classes. I have a lot of work to do before the summer ends.
~Kat