One last thing...

Really? One more thing? Man, and I thought I was done. Oh well. I'm going to be a turd and just answer all the questions.

* What were your favorite discoveries or exercises on this learning journey?
My all time favorite thing that I did was signing up for Shelfari. I really love all the gadgets and interactivity of that site. And I'm not one for social networks (See Thing 18). I even put the widget in my blog that shows all the books that are on my shelf at Shelfari.
The most useful exercise was the one with Gliffy (Thing 14) because all the different applications that site has is wonderful for any teacher.

* How has this program affected your lifelong learning goals?
I now have something that can be used as a reflection tools in my lifelong learning. And there are so many opportunities for play with all the Web 2.0 tools (sometimes too many /: )  But then you find one that is wonderful for collaboration and alternate ways to assess knowledge (podcasts and YouTube). You just got to look.

* Were there any take-a-ways or unexpected outcomes from this program that surprised you?
I now have an iGoogle page. And a Facebook account. And a blog. This whole thing was just one big unexpectedly fun adventure across subspace. Thought there were some times that made me go 'Ugh'.

* What could we do differently to improve upon this program’s format or concept?
Personally? Well, because it was a link in D2L sometimes you would open sites and it would be trapped in the D2L box thingy so it was hard to see or the site wouldn't even open because of something like "cannot open in another site". That's the only thing that peeved me.

* How will what you have learned influence your practice as a teacher?
I have a whole new set of skills under my belt and I'm ready to unleash them. Ways to interact, ways to facilitate learning, ways to engage children, all with the click of the mouse (or clicks of a keyboard). Most everything learned in the 23 Things is applicable in a classroom!

* How do you plan to keep up with new developments in web 2.0? Recommend a way that you have found to be useful.
If you hear of a beta, try it. If it looks fun, try it. If it the application works, keep at it. If not move on. Just staying aware that the Web is a changing interface is a good start. Going though and doing exercises like this like every five years or so would be awesome as well.

And as for coninuing with this I pledge too:
1. Keep my Facebook and actually update it.
2. Keep on with my blog.
So, for the 23 Things crowd, Au revoir!