Shareology.org finally made its debut today at the National Educational Computing Conference 2006 held in San Diego, and I was lucky enough to be present for such an occasion. Going inside the colossal venue, and seeing hundreds of educators from across the country, made me realize that, for teachers, learning does not stop once the school dismissal bell rings. It turns out that, many teachers are continuously searching for new ways to improve learning. I have discovered that, for good teachers, education is not only about teaching others but also about teaching themselves. Technology now plays a critical role in our society, and the teacher’s role increasingly is to figure out how to make technology work in the classroom and to stay up-to-date on the latest technologies. Working at the Shareology booth and being able to speak with a number of K-12 teachers gave me a glimpse into the world of educators. For one thing, they seem eager and willing to learn one piece of technology their students use daily, namely the IPOD. However, they also appear a bit frightened and unsure as to how to go about this quest for enlightenment. I realized that my own pursuit of podcasting knowledge parallels that of many educators who wish to be as tech-savvy as their students. We have the same questions and apprehensions. How will I learn about podcasting? What will I need? Can a person who gets confused by a cell phone possibly have any chance of producing a podcast? How long will this process of discovery take? I have pledged to myself to answer these questions and many more. My podcasting mission has officially begun now.

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