Underenthused By the Educator Based Social Network

So after a week of using Teacher Recess, I am not wowed by it. Know I know you can be overwhelmed and I know you can underwhelmed, but can you just be whelmed? (besides in Europe). If you can, then I think that is how I feel about my experience with Teacher Recess.
I do feel that the site has some good material and the filing cabinet offers a lot of excellent lessons but I think the social part of the site is lacking. If you want my opinion, I feel that most teachers are too busy to join a teacher based social networking program and keep up with updating it. Especially if they belong to Facebook or Twitter (what need would you have with another social network).
All in all, I will continue to try my best to stay connected to Teacher Recess, but I know that socially it doesn't offer enough for me.

Another Entry about TeacherReccess

So I feel a bit like the kid picked last in dodgeball, haha. I have put a few friend requests out on TR but no bites. Thank goodness other Paul has become my friend or I would have really thought I was a big loser, lol.
I think this helps me to form a clear assumption that TR users do not check the site as much as, say, Facebook users. Which is crazy because it seems like a great site full of helpful stuff.
I searched the Teacher community a lot today. I am trying to find some people to befriend in California to pick their brains about teaching out there. It is my dream to eventually head that way. I'll let you know what other adventures I get into.
Stay Golden.

Joining a PLC

   I am no stranger to a professional learning community or PLC. However, joining one specifically created for teachers in cyberspace is a new adventure for me.
   The PLC I joined is called Teacher Recess. I like it because it is heavily based on a common social networking site.  I can add friends and send messages. And just like any other profile site, Teacher Recess lets me upload pictures and videos.
   The added teacher bonuses include such things as a file sharing area called the "File Cabinet," tons of groups created based on a number of topics, and a Craigslist-like area that you can buy, sell and exchange things.
I have sent out a few friend requested and checked out some files and exchanges.
   Throughout the week I will continue to explore the site and keep you readers updated on what I find and any thoughts I think.

Stay Golden.

Webpaging

Wow. I didn't even notice that 6 years has gone by since my last post. I have been working on my webpage like a mad man. 
Over the past few weeks, I have found a lot of great programs and ideas for my website (and to use in the classroom).  The use of video and image sharing has become so popular that I am sure I will find a way to incorporate them into my site.
I'll stop back in soon.
Stay Golden.