Building Communities is one of the key features of the Internet that I have not utilized as a Web 2.0 user to date. I have been using the Internet to obtain pieces of information and communicate by email. The "Things" of this course that I have completed so far are broadening my horizens and utilizing commenting will help me share/grow in my practices. This can only improve my speech and language services in Detroit Public Schools.
At this point, leaving comments still feels somewhat ackward. I feel as though I am sending a message "out in a bottle". But as this section of the course indicated, rather than sending a message out to the whole world, I am sending it to someone who has a shared interest. So ultimately, I will be more likely get a response and possibly build a relationship which can lead to more enriched sharing. I do know that I have enjoyed recieving feedback and have appreciated individual's comments on my blogs. Feedback has always been a concern of mine, especially with taking a course on-line. In the past I would usually opt for taking a class in a lecture hall rather than sitting by myself in front of a computer screen. But I have expanded my perspecitives by taking this course and feel "connected" by blogging and having others comment. By commenting, we end up validating the efforts that individuals are trying to share via the Internet.
I can see that students would benefit from working on-line. Not only would they be able to use the computer and its many facets, but they would also be able to interact with others in an enriching environment. It also gives the added benefit of reinforcing written communication which is an area that has been getting harder and harder to address in education over the last few years. Gregory Jacoby
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