IT+Reflection+Journal+Prompt+6

__Describe__ I've always valued the sharing of information and ideas with colleagues and fellow staff members so the PLN didn't change my thinking from that perspective. It did however teach me the value of always changing, updating, and sharing my ideas and sites continuously. I've always kept my sites in an education file on my desktop but the popplet makes it more real and active to me. Social media has been a good source of information for me from the time I was in college until now. I love using the internet to interject technology and new ideas into my classroom. __Impact__ The impact this section has had on my was to open my eyes to the idea that PLN were something active instead of passive. I'm now more interested in searching out ideas before I have the need. This section has made me consider moving on to the masters program after I complete the IT endorsement. In all honesty, I choose technology as a means to improve my lessons and fulfill the requirements for licensure but now, especially after this section I want to do more. The impact on my classroom will be that my lessons will be improved and include more technology. __Intent__ My intent is to continually update my popplet and seek out sites and information that will help me to grow as an educator. My goal is for my popplet to look different every time someone visits it. I intend to share this information with my students, fellow staff members, and then teach a lesson on technology in the classroom during a future in-service day.