Well, I am both excited and a bit overwhelmed. In reading about the many ways blogs can be used in the classroom, both as "learning" tools and a means of communication, I immediately began thinking about how I could begin with my students. I guess the first steps will include sharing with my colleagues and brainstorming. We need to determine the optimum means of planning and implementation, always keeping in mind any limitations we may have (hardware, software, school policy, etc). I think this can be best accomplished by working closely with our Technology Coordinator so that we are all on the same page and can do a needs analysis that is realistic and practical.
I am also certain that my ideas will crystallize as I do more work with the 23 Things, become more familiar with the possibilities, and have more opportunity to reflect and share.
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This is very exciting! To setup a Blog for your class would be your first step. We can discuss about opening up the blocks for next year. You might want to survey your students to see how many don't have access to computer at home. I would think most students would be able to access your Blog from home and can post comments on it. Rubrics and expectations should be clear to avoid "nonsensical" comments!
ReplyDeleteWelcome! We are having fun.
ReplyDeleteWhile learning about the latest in online communications (ie Blogs, Delicious.com, Google Docs, etc) we have become enlightened to better ways of assessing student achievement. I was wondering what your ideas were for using Blogs in the classroom.
Taking this course and learning about the technology tools that are available should lead to the discovery of ways to bring more technology into the classrooms. Kalyani's suggestion to setup a classroom blog sounds like a great way to start. Students will love it and it should prove to be a great tool for a variety of reasons.
ReplyDeleteYou're taking the first step right now with this blog. Using it as a reflection tool is a possibility for students to do for questions and ideas you post--they comment. Or they may eventually have their own blog to use as an electronic portfolio.
ReplyDeleteStay immersed in this experience, always considering the benefit of students to do the same.
Not all students may have access to the technology. While that is problem solved, we do not want to "deny" the ones who do have access. Rather, let them maximize their experience as we find alternatives for others. To do the reverse, ie. block opportunity to all, seems overkill. Not that you implied this in any way. It's just what I hear routinely as a reason given for why not to try.
I wonder how Blogging and other tools might be used in collaborative problem solving of mathematics problems?
ReplyDeleteHey Paul,
ReplyDeleteWhere are you? Pl. let me know if you need any help..I'm looking forward to your comments & ideas!