Thing numero dos

Setting up my blogspot for the 23 things was much more challenging than I anticipated, ONLY because I wanted to get my avatar and background just right.  I am still not committed to either, but I am letting them grow on me at this point, but I am open to change.  I have an existing blog about the goings on in my classroom, so the concept of blogging is not new to me, however, this blog is about my thoughts and not about the actions, anecdotes or shenanigans of my students, and that is an adjustment. 

I have no doubt these blogs will aid in the learning process, as well as, cause me to reflect more on the material, instruction and what I plan to do with what I learn.  Technology has added so much to the discipline of education, and it appears to be one of those, "fasten your seat belt, you're in for quite a ride" type of situations.

How did you decide on your posting name and the name of your blog?

The kids in the classroom in which I work, are all exceptional high school students who live here in Clarksville, and when they say "Kim" it comes out as "Keem" so therefore, I took their lead and named my blog, "Miss Keem's 23 Things for 5540".

What was your experience in creating the blog? Was it hard for you or easy? Why?

My blog creating experience was fun because I had created a blog before, BUT I still can get all turned around and forget where to find certain things in the deeper workings of the blog such as editing or modifying the design.  Setting up a blog is exciting because it's new.  Kind of like Christmas morning or new snow, you can't be too sure what's coming next.

How does your avatar reflect your personality? Did you create an avatar that looks like your real self or someone totally different? Why?

I tried to make my avatar somewhat close to myself.  I love the beach, so that is my background.  I have three dogs, so I added a dog with  my at the beach, and I think it's a laid back "just go with it" kind of avatar, and I have learned in my years on the earth that the more one can "just go with it" the more one can experience moments of unexpected wonderful.