Week 5 Part 5: Web 2.0 tools

As a future principal, I hope to incorporate the use of Web 2.0 tools.  I understand the advantages of using technology to reach students and engaging teachers on a daily basis.  Throughout my internship, I have learned to blog, use the internet more efficiently for research purposes, Skype, and attend webinars and visit chat rooms.  I have to admit, I'm not a big fan of the webinars or chat rooms.  It still feels "odd" to me to have to "talk" to my computer and look at the camera.  I was distracted by everything else going on, and found my mind wandering as I was looking at others.  Maybe one day, I'll be more comfortable with the technology and find a way to use this effectively.

Final Internship Thoughts

Finally coming to an end of my course work and internship program.  I have learned so much just since January.  My principal, Stace McEwin and assistant principal, Debra Wheeler, have been so kind and generous to share with me their knowledge and experience.  I think the biggest surprise I received is how much I enjoyed doing the Action Research project.  This initial work wasn't fun, however when I got into talking with students and teachers about motivation, I learned some very interesting things from both parties.  I still need to sit down, go through all the data, dis aggregate the data, then compile it to share with teachers and others.  I hope our campus will find it valuable and helpful in planning for the next school year.
Overall, even though my Internship was shorter than most, it was highly enlightening to me.  I've learned a lot, and I hope to become an administrator that is a mentor to others, just like Mr. Mac has been to me!