As beginning teachers, it will be important for us to build and maintain a network of relationships. This will help us keep connected to others who have similar interests/values to us in relation to education.   I am particularly conscious of this as the time nears for us to all leave university and begin our fledgling new careers.

I found the last lecture session from the lady at EDNA very useful and decided to check out what they have to offer.  Here is a link to my profile on EDNA http://me.edu.au/p/madhu.  It links to this blog and on early inspection, does look like a useful way to build a professional online profile.

Yesterday in class, Paul presented the use of comic book creating software (he used software from PLASQ, but there are others available too; unfortunately, I didnt find any that are free) to present mathematics content in comic book format as a way of engaging disengaged students.  What a fantastic idea!

I think the idea has great potential!  Think of asking students to create their own summary of a topic in comic book format.  If playing with technology or creative writing is their thing, this would tap into their interests and get them learning mathematics content at the same time. Their creations could be showcased and shared online with other students and the larger school community.  Thanks for the idea, Paul.

so, here I am in the “blogosphere”.  It is a heady feeling.  I’d always harboured secret ambitions of becoming a journo … and now this technology means I can be one

More later (after I’ve learnt a few more things about becoming a blogger)