Week Two: Online Communities

I chose Facebook for my online community because I already had an account.  The thing I like most about Facebook is keeping in touch with friends that I don't see very often.  I check Facebook at least once a day but usually more than that unless I'm really busy. 
For the most part, I just use it to keep up with what is going on in my friends' lives.  This past May when the tornado hit Joplin, I found that Facebook is a very useful tool.  We lost power, so my husband and I went to stay with my parents, and I used Facebook to let everyone know that we were fine and to get updates on the community.  In the future I'll probably use it more to communicate with colleagues.
I work in a library in an elementary school.  I could see us using Facebook to promote upcoming events in the library and to communicate with other staff members.

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=329300126

If my profile doesn't come up, it's probably because I have my privacy set so that only my "friends" can see it.  If you want to see my profile, send me a friend request. :)

Week One: Blogging

Hi everyone!  This is my first blog.  I've read several blogs before, but I've never really created my own.  I don't consider myself to be a very tech-savvy person, but I'm enjoying learning about educational technology. 

I am currently a library aide at West Central Elementary School in Joplin, MO.  This is a perfect job for me because I get to learn firsthand about being a librarian.  I feel like I'm gaining valuable experience for the future!

I'm very excited to learn more about blogging and technology with all of you through 23 Things Kansas!