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This really makes sense to me. I am enjoying a totally different perspective! Jane
Learning for the 21st century involves using technology. There is no better way to connect with kids than to use the technology they use and understand.
Great 'stuff'!!
I am glad Web 2.0 mentions how it can be used to teach students the importance of learning to write with integrity.
Yes, students need to write for a variety of audiences. Web 2.0 is a way for them to have these opportunities to connect with a larger audience. We hope to do much more work with Web 2.0 tools in our district
I agree and I think that students will be more engaged if they are using web 2.0 technology. The challenge is getting everyone up to speed as many teachers don't feel comfortable using these new technological strategies.
I have seen a lot of information about writing. How would you use blogs/wikis in pre-algebra or other core subjects.
I think that the video makes a good point: Web 2.0 does give students a broader audience for their writing. However, it is also an uncontrolled audience and as a parent, that would make me nervous.
I had never thought about writing for different cultures before. It is an obvious skill for a global economy.
It is amazing when you put it into prospective how little a students work is actually seen.
I would like to try this, but I'm not sure if our district will allow google accounts. I know that mpsd is always very cautious about online publication of student images and work. Our kids do not have district email accounts. Something to try in the fall!
Jaci
I think that this video presents a very eye opening statistic. I have used blogging in my classroom and was amazed at how much more time the kids spent to make sure their post was adequate to share with the world. When they understand that ANYONE can read their post, they really seem to step up their game. One really neat thing to do is to add a World Map Widget so that the class can see who is visiting the site and where they're from. They're always surprised to see visitors from somewhere other than their school or state!
The use of the web 2.0 also gives our quieter students a voice they might not use in the face-to-face classroom environment.
I was wondering if there was any other time in the history of education where the students were learning useful tools and the teachers were unaware? Is this where the "ivory tower" thing got going?
This shows the importance of students possessing a high level of craft and skill with their writing.
I agree that teachers need to be open to new forms of communication and use the technology tools that are out there. We have to tap into the way students are using technology and then create ways to teach them safe and appropriate ways to communicate.
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