It was amazing to see what technology can do for education. The idea of students working on the same project simultaneously and making comments without emailing a copy amazes me. I am concerned about having the technology available for all students to participate. I want to learn more about the collaboration tools available.
As shown on the website you shared with me it is a great way for students to discuss and share what they have learned in class. It would also be a great way for students to tutor each other online.
The Discovery Resources will give your students the opportunity to answer the age old questions about where are we ever going to use this.
21st Century Learners are going to need to know how to use all the resources available to be competitive in today's work force.
I also think it would be great to learn how to streamline new information from relevant sites to keep me as a teacher updated on new information pertaining to my subject and how to best meet the needs of my students.
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Excellent points. One of the most difficult hurdles we have to leap is providing our students access to computers and the Internet. It can be extremely difficult to plan a lesson that integrates technology or to recommend that your students use Web 2.0 tools like a blog or wiki if they don't have access to a physical computer.
ReplyDeleteHowever, as I think you pointed out, it's certainly important that we try anyway! We owe it to this generation to provide them with skills that they're going to use for the rest of their life, and, as you explained, Web 2.0 technology has the ability to do that while also showing students the real-world relevance of what they're learning in school.
Great response! Thing 2 complete-you're moving right along! :)