I'm a list person. I admit to adding things to a to-do list after the task is completed, just so I can cross it off. It's embarrassing to be so anal sometimes.
Weekends and vacations are where the lists explode. Without the structure and routine of a workday, I create lists of all sorts -- to-do, to-learn, to-read, to-cook -- and on and on. Learning technology and how to use it effectively in my classroom is one of those exploding lists - each day something is added. A new bookmark, a new tool, even new hardware.
Having daily specific tasks helps break down the gargantuan tasks into manageable pieces that move me forward. And blogging keeps me accountable.
This holiday vacation, I need to create two technology presentations. Both are on the topic of integrating technology and literacy for elementary students. They will be similar presentations, but tweaked for the backgrounds of the anticipated audiences. One is due on Jan. 22nd, but I need to edit a wikipage with info now. The second due on February 4th, but links to info are due to a webpage by December 31st.
I'm using Prezi to build the presentations. I'm not sure if this is the right tool, but for now, I need more practice using this and its still unique to some teachers. http://prezi.com
So, my technology to-do list is at the top of the list pile. Today's tasks are to back up my computer, then get Storybird learned. http://storybird.com It will be part of my presos, a great resource for elementary literacy and I need to learn it inside and out.
The final task on my technology to-do list is to make these presentations public. Some kharmic pay-back for all the incredible teachers in my PLN. Which is, in itself, an exploding technology list.
I had to laugh when I read this. I love lists, too, and I readily admit that I will add a completed task, just so I can check it off.
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