Making Progress with technology

Hi Colleagues,I must share my progress in using the technology, especially blogs. Using the computer in my daily activities is becoming easier. The strangeness is going away. Just a few days ago though I attempted to comment on one of your posts and realized that I could not complete the process. This, simple as it seems, was because I had forgotten how, even though we had been taught how to in class. Sounds familiar?

This leads to the focus of the blog. I decided to be responsible for my own learning and asked a colleague for assistance. I put all shame aside, you know how you feel vulnerable when you have to tell someone "I have forgetten how to blog," when you know they are so computer savvy.My colleague happily agreed, explained patiently,demonstrated, made me repeat step by step, and ensured that successfully repeat the process on my own.

Cooperative Learning is so important in the classroom environment. According toVacca and Vacca, Cooperative Learning allows groups of students to pursue acdemic goals through collaboration in the classroom. The goals are to foster collaboration, to develop students' self -esteem in the process of learning, to establish positive good group relationships and so enhance academic achievement. Here's to Co-operative Learning and doing doing something about your not knowing. Thank you my friend!