Professional Learning Community

I chose to use the Professional Learning Community, Classroom2.0. I used Classroom2.0 mainly to join groups based on my pedagogical interests. I searched for groups utilizing technology in kindergarten, with a focus on iPads because my kindergarten classroom was given 2 iPads to use this year. I also searched for groups discussing the utilization of technology with special education and exceptional students because I currently teach two boys that have been diagnosed with ADHD and one boy that has been diagnosed with ADHD and Autism. I have found that technology is particularly engaging and motivating for them. Finally, I searched for groups that discussed embedding literacy through technology. This is of particular interest to me because I am currently pursuing my M.Ed as a Literacy Specialist. One drawback of Classroom 2.0 was that I had a difficult time finding current discussion threads within my groups. I plan to utilize Classroom2.0 in the future for the uses listed above and to connect with other educators that have similar interests. I would also like to make more of an attempt to start discussion threads in the future.