In reading chapter 4 of Web2.0 new tool, new school; it talks about the 21-century learning environment and the Gate Foundation which, "helps reinforce best practices by shaping the way teachers think about teaching and learning." That's it! If we cannot get teachers to think about how these tools, facebook, youtube , Flicker, Pod-casting, Blogging, Wikis, Jing, or even Smart Boards, then how can we move forward in a networked world.
Think back to one of Kim's Posts', one was titled, "If we could build our own schools? What would they look like?" How would you build yours? What would each classroom have in it? Would every class room have a Video Conferencing System? Smart board? Student Responders? Laptops or Computers?
That would be a fun project. Create your 21st century classroom... I am excited to go back to school and incorporate some of these new tools in my classroom. Give projects that can be completed via Skype, Facebook, or Moodle. One thing I am going to try and set up, but still working on it creating a webinar that my students can log into once a week to discuss HW, Projects or Questions. The resources are endless!
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I did just that, I created my networked classroom. It took a bit of time to pull it together, but I set up two classes. Ten minutes ago, I had a collegue from the science department visit me in my office. She wanted to see what I was doing. I showed her how I used WET PAINT. She made an appointment for Thurs. to set up her classes online. I agree the resources are endless. I think this class should have a part II. Taking all the resources and integrating them into our teaching and learnig.
ReplyDeleteI recently read an article on a laptop program for children in rural Africa. Their lessons every single day are going to be completed on the web using web 2.0 tools. That certainly is the definition of distance learning!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for all your great links throughout the course. The more I read the more I am convinced that I have to set up a wiki for the courses I teach. Stay inspired. Best of luck to you this year!
I just read your individual project. Nice work! You provided some awsome links!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Best of luck to you....