April 23rd Quiz - Going Backward a Bit

Shape-Shifting Portfolio - I guess when I look at myself along this line I think about my age and the fact I have so many more things to put in my portfolio than someone younger because I have lived so many more years and experienced/had the opportunity to learn so many more things than someone younger than myself. Also, I can't even begin to comment on all of the new things I have added to my portfolio this semester - especially from 307. There are so many things I can do now (maybe not do well, but at least do) than I could at the beginning of the semester. All of those skills have become a part of me. More importantly, how I feel about acquiring and using those skills have also become part of my portfolio. I can put anything into my portfolio, but if I don't use it then it's of no value. I have learned to have confidence enough in myself to at least give all of the things I have learned a try when I get into my own classroom. In that respect, my portfolio has grown so much this semester.

Pokinitis - I admire someone like Will who sees a teachable moment in almost every situation. He will inspire his daughter to become a great writer because of his enthusiasm for all she does. What a wonderful thing to bring to the table not just for her as his daughter but as someone who will have so much to offer to this world.

I wish I had had someone like Will to point me in the direction he does everyone around him. The really great thing is that through his blog and now his "office" in Second Life, we can communicate with him on an everyday level and he can steer us in some directions we might not have otherwise considered possible. Maybe someday we will be blogging away to him and he will inspire us to write a book about something as simple as poking someone. I look forward to the possibilities.