Response to Preface and Ch.1,2

Response to Preface and Ch.1,2
I'm excited about getting web tools to use in my classes to enhance instruction.  I feel overwhelmed at the possibilities available and the time it will take to investigate them.  I appreciate having the time in class to explore these options.  It is always good for me to review the process of lesson planning to meet student objectives. I like the simple outline of the Decision-Making matrix.  Sometimes I feel bogged down if there is too much detail.  I appreciated the books approach to defining terms and not assuming we know the vocabulary.  I struggle with organizing material every year.  I think I have things figured out and then it seems to get the best of me by the end of the year.  I'm looking forward to taking a look at the organizational tools available.
I thought it how fun it would be for students to solve a problem with students overseas (VoIP). Also, I've thinking about how I can use surveying as homework to instigate a problem for next day solving.  The book mentioned e-portfolios-sounds interesting.  I've don't several types of portfolios but not technology driven.  It sounds fun-just not sure how to do this with math without scanning in the work.  May it could be a supplement to the handwritten work.
It was interest to see the comparison of Web 1.0 and Web 2.0-how the web is interactive now.