Thing Three

Considering the fact that I want to teach English to middle schoolers, a blog would be very affective in my calss.  Having them write in a blog would help them practice typing, practicing writing down how they feel, and introduce them to technology.  I would have them write about different things in their blogs.  For example, I could have the right a short persuasive speech or have them just tell me about their day. I could also have them blog about what they learned in my class today or what they may have questions about. This a great waya to get the more quiet or shy students to open up and it is a way for the teacher to get to know the students or vise versa, the students to get to know the teacher.

Thing Two

I found the creation of the blog to be lengthy and somewhat difficult.  I have never created a blog before, so it was definitely a new thing for me.  However, I like to write, so I think I am going to enjoy this experience.  My avatar creation was fun and entertaining though.  I tried to create it to look like me, but it didn't turn out to be my twin.  The options that were available to not fit my description too well.  It does have the same hair color, eye color and skin color, so it does have many similarities.  In choosing a name, I just put my own name I didn't want something difficult, so I made it simple and easy for me to remember! Overall, I think I will enjoy this experience by the end of the semester. 

Thing One

After reading and listening to these 7 and a half habits, I found them to be very easy yet inspiring. Each habit is pretty easy to remember and pretty easy to apply. The easiest one for me is probably Habit 1 Begin with the end in mind.  This is easy for me because I am constatntly trying to look at the end results. However, the short term goals are a little bit more difficult for me to concentrate on.  The hardest habit for me to apply would probably be Habit 7 and a half which is play.  I find it very difficult to take the time away from work or school work to relax and enjoy myself or to detox so to say from the overwelming work load.  Taking the time to play would probably help me be less stressed and it is definitely a habit I need to incorporate into my life.