This is not the first blog I have attempted to make, nor even the first about teaching. I've never gotten far into the world of blogging. I have read a fair few, and made some mediocre attempts at making some, but for someone that has prided themselves on being part of this new, online generation, I feel a little left in the role of active participation. Needing to blog as a part of this class, as I delve into the current state of technology in education, will hopefully help break through this block, as having a motivating impetus is often the first step to any new venture.
A little about myself: I am a physics teacher in an urban public high school in Indianapolis. I have recently completed my sixth year of teaching. I have long been attempting to integrate more technology into my classroom, and have had my share of triumphs and failures along the way. I have struggled with our school system's online access system to create an engaging set of tools for my students, including creating online assignments, lessons, and assessments, but have often felt hampered by the limitations of the system I feel forced to use, and lack the skills to create my own external system for the students. One of my hopes for this class is to gain a set of resources to help me improve in these areas.
