Starting a Blog to Share My Journey of Teaching Digital Technologies

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I'm excited to announce that I'm starting a new blog to share my journey of teaching digital technologies with others. I've been teaching for 20 years, and I'm currently a Google Certified Trainer, Google Champion, a BreakoutEDU certified mentor, and a Minecraft Education Global Mentor. I teach in Hamilton, New Zealand, in a Middle School DVC classroom (Digital and Visual Communication) and I'm passionate about using digital technologies to engage students and help them learn.

I'm excited to start a blog to share my journey of teaching digital technologies with others. I want to share my insights and experiences, and I hope to inspire others to get involved in teaching these important skills. I'll be writing about a variety of topics related to digital technologies in education. I'll share my thoughts on the latest trends, best practices, and resources. I'll also share stories about my students and their projects.

I'm particularly interested in using digital technologies to promote creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. I believe that these are essential skills for the 21st century, and I'm excited to see how digital technologies can help students develop them.

I'm looking forward to sharing my journey of teaching digital technologies with others. I hope that my blog will be a valuable resource for teachers, students, and anyone who is interested in learning more about this important topic.

If you're interested in learning more about my blog, you can follow me on social media. I'll be posting new content regularly, so I hope you'll join me on this journey!

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