10 things...

Hi Barb,
Here is my list:
*Make contact with the school librarian (or computer science teacher) and learn at least one new technology.
*Practice by teaching new technology to your peers
*Be open-minded about trying something new in the classroom.
*Invite the school librarian into your classroom to help you demonstrate your new technology.
*Technology does not mean that all the conventions of writing have to fall by the wayside. Students can use technology in every aspect of their writing fromfreewritng to writing formal essays.
*Let your students know that you don't have all the answers.
*Find out what your students know how to do that you don't.
*Talk to your principal about professional development that focuses on new technology.
*Join an online classroom to share ideas.
*Connect with the IT person at your school.
*Take a course.
*Relax, enjoy and apply your new knowledge.
*Then take another course (smile).