The beginning

Semester has begun and last night was the first on-ground class for Educ.205 and Educ.505. It was really just an opportunity for Bob and I to meet the students and them us. Along with going through the syllabus and course schedule we had everyone set up blogsites that will need to be maintained every week.
It was interesting seeing already some of the frustrations that people automatically associate with technology. I hope if nothing else we're able to allay some of the tech fears this semester. It's like me and Maths, just thinking about mathematical problems makes my heart pound and I feel on edge. I know I used to feel that way about technology too - of course now I'm a complete tech geek and get super excited about things such as the latest OS from Mac...ahhh Leopard...or the news I heard yesterday that Mac and VW were going to be working together - two of my most favourite things in the world - VWs and Mac...it's like...heaven.
Now that I'm writing on numerous blogs I'm going to be a busy blogger over the next few months. I plan on keeping this blog confined to technology, primarily that which will be of interest to the students - new findings regarding technology in education, did you knows, educational gadgets and software, that sort of thing. I'll definitely do an entry on Second Life as well as the all-Mac campus at Wilkes, plus a few other fun tidbits.
So welcome to the class and I look forward to reading all your blogs!