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A is for Always Aquiring! 

Even though I've had a chance to do some teaching and will do a lot more in the future, that doesn't mean I can't learn something new every day and acquire new knowledge, strategies or ideas.
I'm looking forward to brushing up on my ICT (Information Communication Technology) skills in the upcoming months. Being exposed to new websites, apps and strategies will only make me a more engaging teacher who can reach and connect with more of her students.
Already I've learned how to use the website wordle to create word splashes and discussed the difference between a similar site, tagxedo, which allows you to create word splashes in different shapes. I think tagxedo would be a really great tool for students to express themselves with words as well as images with the option to share it easily over any form of social media. For teachers, I think we could use these applications to create artwork for our classroom or use these word splashes as end of the year gifts for students highlighting their unique personalities and all that we have learned from them over the year and frame it as a memento. I also have learned how to use the website Padlet as a way to facilitate online discussions with a class.
This is officially my very first blog post - YAY!- and I'm excited to utilize this tool as a way to share my thoughts on education and technology; specifically in an Early Years setting as well as reflect on what I continue to learn.