I like adding to the conversation when I visit a blog that I feel a connection or strong reaction to, however I try not to leave a comment merely for comment's sake. As a blogger, I like reading what other people think about my thoughts as well. I have resisted having my students blog in the past because I was afraid parents would be fearful of letting students onto the "Web". I just recently discovered what I "Ning" is, and hope it might be an option that will shelter students, and yet allow me to open communication with my students. (I think we look into these later, so I'll leave it at that for now.)
I am going to follow 5 of the teachers I will be working closely with next year at MWE: Meredith D., Jenny M., Carole M., Jenny H., and Meg L. See ya in the Bloggosphere!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
More Web 2.0 learning - Tool #1
Last year another teacher and I were the recipient of an SBISD Power to Learn grant! Through that grant we were able to purchase 81 iTouch devices to use with our fifth graders. I learned so much about the power of hand-held devices in classrooms! I saw excitement and authentic learning and discovery takeing place. I saw students motivated to use and explore through them. And now, thanks to our trials and tribulations, the district is moving forward with their technology plan!
In the coming years all SBISD schools will receive up-to-date technology for student use. Next year, MWE will be one of the schools receiving iTouches and Netbooks. It will be an exciting time of learning and exploring together. It definitely changed the way I thought about teaching and how best to reach my students. I am excited to be a part of taking what I have learned and making it better and more engaging over the next school year.
So, here I go learning, once again, that the "tools" out there on the "Web" are ever changing! I am always open to learning and trying new things. And that way I hope to guide my students in their learning by showing them the great things that they can use and create while learning.
In the coming years all SBISD schools will receive up-to-date technology for student use. Next year, MWE will be one of the schools receiving iTouches and Netbooks. It will be an exciting time of learning and exploring together. It definitely changed the way I thought about teaching and how best to reach my students. I am excited to be a part of taking what I have learned and making it better and more engaging over the next school year.
So, here I go learning, once again, that the "tools" out there on the "Web" are ever changing! I am always open to learning and trying new things. And that way I hope to guide my students in their learning by showing them the great things that they can use and create while learning.
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