reflection

In CEP this week we talked alot about personalizing the internet. I had no idea you could do so much with google. It is really neat. We set up a reader and an Igoogle as well as added more to our online portfolio. I really think I google combined with google reader is a great way to get the class involved. I liked the idea of checking our "class google" everyday. And then on the main page you can have the date, time and phases of the moon! how cool. Then we can subscribe to different web pages and we can learn off the internet. I think this would not only be fun but learning something outside of the cirriculum would be cool. Like even if our igoogle and reader gave us neat little facts about this day in history or something we wouldn't normally cover in the daily classroom.
I really want to put some time into my portfolio. At first i was a little intimidated by the whole idea of an online portfolio, but i think once i go to apply for a job, having a professional portfolio to show at my interview or what not i think will be a great asset. If i end up teaching in an older classroom, i think i will have them make portfolios too. This way they can get practice being professional and then when it comes time for them to apply for their fist job, they have a quick reference to give out.
i'm really enjoying this class, cep 416. Hopefully i'll be able to remember all this when it's over!