I'm very inspired by learning about Web 2.0, and I can't wait to lurk, and blog on Classroom 2.0. What an amazing resource we have. I had never even heard of Classroom 2.0 before. I have been asking for years to my special education director if we could have an in service day to meet with other special ed. teachers and collaborate. Logistically, it never worked. Now, the answer is there. How incredible to have so many people open and willing to share their ideas and experiences.
I also feel more motivated to continue with a classroom blog that would enable me to share with my students, their parents, and other educators. The day to day communication would extend beyond just the perfunctory e-mail. It would give the parents more insight as well.
I'm realizing that the more I learn about technology, the more I need to learn about technology. I've learned to create a blog, but it doesn't stop there. I would love to learn how to keep it changing, and resourceful for my students.
The idea of creating a podcast of classroom discussions to share with parents is such a cool idea. I would love to create short pod casts to give some math tips, reminder for assignments, or keep parents informed. I really liked the idea of the students creating their own study guides using the wiki resources. It would be so much more valuable to use their guides instead of just giving them one more assignment.
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That's what this is all about. Networking with colleagues from everywhere not just in your school.
ReplyDeleteI also think blogging is the way to go to communicate with students, parents, and fellow teachers and administrators. I really need to get started with it immediately when school starts so I hoping to rewrite many of my lesson plans to incorporate the web into everyday classroom activity. It will be easier for me because I have computers in my room but remember room 21 is available everyday during 5th and 6th hours. I think it might be nice to collaborate on some writing assignments that are going to be required this year to help improve our mme scores and blogging may help with that also.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, I'm also very excited to learn more about classroom 2.0, what an awesome resource!! There are so many great things out there, we just have to find them and actually use them to help influence our teaching.
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