Journal 2: Technology Self Assessment, School 2.0 Reflection Tool

For this section, I further researched the NETS-T that I achieved the lowest score in: 5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership.  From this section, I selected the first standard, which read, "I actively participate in local and global learning communities to exchange and implement ideas and methods related to creative applications of technology to improve student learning."  The website it took me to was entitled, "Classroom 2.0."  From this website, it appears that educators from around the entire globe gather to discuss how technology can be implemented within the classroom.  Blogs are used to offer support for educators, and ideas about technology and innovation within a classroom setting are encouraged.  As there is a globe on the site with hotspots demonstrating universal usage, it is obvious that this site is used as a global learning community.  In addition, there are a number of links to other educational venues along the sides of the page, something that will be very useful for me as a future teacher.  It is good to know that if I am having difficulties within a classroom that there is a resource of educators with the ability to back me up in my struggles.  Further, there will be a significant number of collaborative ideas within this site as it exists on a global scale.