Comments for Integration of Technology and Teaching

Comment on Thoughts on Web 2.0 by mgrantjemb

mgrantjemb — Mon, 05 May 2008 17:54:54 +0000

Schools are very slow to embrace change. Web 2.0 tools are more intimidating to teachers than when students first starting using the Internet for research. Filters and firewalls will keep most schools from jumping onboard the Web Cruise Line.

Comment on Thoughts on Web 2.0 by Craig

Craig — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:14:32 +0000

I think your metaphor is very telling. It really references the entire Internet since its inception as a text based tool before the web. I agree I think this is going to be an exciting journey to be on and in many ways a turning point to our global society development. As our society changes to accommodate these new forms of communication and collaboration so will our education system.
Thanks for sharing the great articles.

Comment on D-1: IM in the Classroom by Victor

Victor — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:04:15 +0000

IM is a great tool. It is easy to be distracted and students can abuse IM. Planning and instruction becomes very important. I believe that students need to be taught when and how IM is appropriate. This is certainly not an easy task.

Comment on B-1: Value of Social Networking by Victor

Victor — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:54:32 +0000

I think Social Networks are here to stay. The benefits of social networking far out weight their faults. I think that the educational value is limitless. We have no choice social networks are here to stay. I think the students really value these networks.

Comment on 2-6: First Blog Entry by Jordan

Jordan — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:48:37 +0000

The first step is always the scariest and the riskiest. I completely understand the struggles with having so many classes, but maybe blogging can be a way to bring some continuity between all those classes. The students don’t necessarily have to blog about the same things/ideas, but having an assignment in which the students respond to class issues with their blogs will help give them stronger understanding of concepts, and that might free up time during the school day that you would have used to cover the same things.

Comment on Hello world! by mgrant

mgrant — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:28:01 +0000

Hi Kim,
This is my first response to a blog therefore I will be brief because I want to make sure I am positng correctly. I agree that adding blogs to the curriculum will take some revamping and time.
I tend to jump in feet first so I am planning to review social networking with a 6th grade group and then have them collaborate online. I think I will use a Wiki though.

Comment on 2-6: First Blog Entry by John

John — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:24:31 +0000

This is my second comment. I don’t know whether the first got through or not.
John

Comment on 2-6: First Blog Entry by John

John — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:23:06 +0000

Just wanted to let you know that everything is fine. Every blog is a little different.
John

Comment on 2-6: First Blog Entry by Victor

Victor — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:56:02 +0000

Blogging is a great tool. It gives your students a voice. Guidelines are very important. The Web a public place and you must know how to act appropriately.

Comment on 2-6: First Blog Entry by Victor

Victor — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:23:14 +0000

Involve your students in creating the guidelines for blogging. They usually have a lot to offer.