Snowmageddon

Here in Baltimore, we are in the middle of a major weather event. We are already known for our ridiculous reaction to snow, and this blizzard has dropped about two feet on us, with no signs of stopping soon.

It is gorgeous but a little scary at the same time. I look out my window and see nothing but a blanket of pure white. There is no movement of any kind: no people, no cars, no dogs, no squirrels, no birds . . .

Even with the lack of movement, I still feel connected. My Facebook family has been commenting all day about the situation. My online classes are still submitting their assignments to me and posting on the discussion board. My Google reader accumulates resource after resource for me. My Twitter PLN continues to spark my intellectual curiosity.

This situation is one of many that underscores the importance of teaching our students how to utilize the tools of Web 2.0 and the necessity of knowing them ourselves.

Posted on February 6th, 2010 at 12:15 pm under the category Thoughts. Go ahead, leave a response, or trackback from your own site.