learning and technology

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Wikis

Wikipedia is not the only wiki on the internet. Create one.
Guide for teachers new to wikis.
Guide created for pbwiki
Wiki Conference

Stephen Colbert on wikis and the reality of wikiality.
Sessum's wiki on wikis

Saturday, July 22, 2006

Authentic Learning

We have experienced cramming for a test, doing obligatory homework and writing essays that parroted ideas of a teacher. How is that different from authentic learning? Can you describe an experience that you had in this classroom or in another where you felt the learning was authentic?

Thursday, July 13, 2006

Teacher and Student Podcasts

By Students

Class Blog, Bob Sprankle, Maine,room 208

Student Podcast, Maine , room 208

Student Podcast, room 208--What will schools be like 2015?
Baseball Podcast,Westchester, NY


By Teachers

Web 2.0 Professional development

Is technology a distraction

Great guide for Web 2.0 resources

Podcasts from NECC 2006
Resources from Stager

Teacher and Student Blogs



Ms. McLane's Bicycle Journey---Seattle,second grade

Class Blog—rules, links to blogs from other countries

Class in Australia

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

Student Blogs about Literature

Many teachers and computer coordinators publish blogs independently or on the school website . Student blogs from Hunterdon High School.



What is the role of schools in the 21st century?

At the TED conference Ken Robinson questioned whether education fosters student creativity.

Why Blog


At the NECC conference in San Diego many teachers and staff developers came to share experiences with blogging. Will Richardson and Tim Wilson led workshops and promoted the use of blogging by students and teachers. Many teachers showed student work that demonstarted qualties of authentic learning. Will the read/write web bring about a transformation in education?