Technology in the classroom

Did you ever wonder what school was like for kids in other places while you sat through hazy days in class? I must be honest and say that I never really considered how or what people my age were doing. I just always thought every other 12 year old was learning the same way and in the same kinds of places as I. It's pretty cool that nowa days the teacher can take students on a virtual tour of the world; Even better we can communicate instantly with those classrooms across the vast expanses and right next door. I'm really excited to take my classroom beyond the PowerPoint Presentation to a whole new way to use thechnology.Tapping into young peoples need to socialize we as educators can bulid literacy skills through technology. Any ideas on where to begin? What's your favorite student centered blog spot? What questions do I even need to ask? I know I'm such an infant but I am a quick learner!!