I couldn't get the video that I linked in my original thing 14 to embed (I tried everything), so I am just embedding a youtube video that I found to show that I do know how to do this task.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Thing 17
Classroom 2.0 was very interesting and very overwhelming. I will say that the layout was easy enough to use. I liked that there was a place for beginers so that I didn't feel so overwhelmed. The tabs and drop down menus were also well laid out. This website definitely needs more time than I gave it, but I will go back and explore it more as the year progresses.
I also spent a good deal of time on the teaching digital history website. It was not as well mapped as the classroom 2.0 site was, but it had some interesting ideas. I did have to do some sifting to find information and teaching ideas that were useful, but I could see how I could utilize it in the future. I guess I am still intimidated by these site which prevents me from jumping head first into using them in my teaching. I also feel that I need to observe for a little longer how others use it. I am not quite sure of its application, but I am going to take baby steps and see if I can begin to figure out ways in which I can integrate it into my teaching.
As far as microblogging goes, I am not opposed to using it to enhance classroom discussion. In fact, I would really like the opportunity to try it with my class. I fear though that it will not have desired affect because few students have internet access at home or at school. I am still trying to keep an open mind about PLN, but it is going to take a while before I embrace it.
I also spent a good deal of time on the teaching digital history website. It was not as well mapped as the classroom 2.0 site was, but it had some interesting ideas. I did have to do some sifting to find information and teaching ideas that were useful, but I could see how I could utilize it in the future. I guess I am still intimidated by these site which prevents me from jumping head first into using them in my teaching. I also feel that I need to observe for a little longer how others use it. I am not quite sure of its application, but I am going to take baby steps and see if I can begin to figure out ways in which I can integrate it into my teaching.
As far as microblogging goes, I am not opposed to using it to enhance classroom discussion. In fact, I would really like the opportunity to try it with my class. I fear though that it will not have desired affect because few students have internet access at home or at school. I am still trying to keep an open mind about PLN, but it is going to take a while before I embrace it.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
