Article 1:
Shifflet, R, & Toledo, C (2008). Extreme makeover: Updating class activities for the 21st century. Learning and Leading with Technology, 35, Retrieved July 26, 2008, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/L_L.htm.Summary:
In their article, Extreme Makeover: Updating Class Activities for the 21st Century, Shifflet and Toledo introduce teachers to free web-based applications for the classroom. Specifically, the article details collaborative writing tools, blogs, social bookmarks, photo sharing, and wikis. Each of these web-based applications focuses on collaborative learning and allows students and teachers alike to improve their technological skills.
In their article, Extreme Makeover: Updating Class Activities for the 21st Century, Shifflet and Toledo introduce teachers to free web-based applications for the classroom. Specifically, the article details collaborative writing tools, blogs, social bookmarks, photo sharing, and wikis. Each of these web-based applications focuses on collaborative learning and allows students and teachers alike to improve their technological skills.
Technology in the classroom: Friend or foe?
Many educators are technophobic, seeing technology as promoting the evils of plagiarism, laziness, and exploitation. For these teachers, I can only reference the old saying, “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” Teachers who feel uncomfortable with technology must remember, despite their personal views, our students are technologically savvy. We can fight technology or embrace it. Educators must conquer their inner Luddite and focus on teaching students how to use technology appropriately. By teaching students how to cite their resources, analyze the validity electronic sources, and practice honest collaboration, they can learn to use technology responsibly.
Article 2:
Mader, J, & Smith, B (2008). Blogging right along. Learning and Leading with Technology, 35, Retrieved July 26, 2008, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/L_L.htm.
Summary:
Many educators are technophobic, seeing technology as promoting the evils of plagiarism, laziness, and exploitation. For these teachers, I can only reference the old saying, “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” Teachers who feel uncomfortable with technology must remember, despite their personal views, our students are technologically savvy. We can fight technology or embrace it. Educators must conquer their inner Luddite and focus on teaching students how to use technology appropriately. By teaching students how to cite their resources, analyze the validity electronic sources, and practice honest collaboration, they can learn to use technology responsibly.
Article 2:
Mader, J, & Smith, B (2008). Blogging right along. Learning and Leading with Technology, 35, Retrieved July 26, 2008, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Publications/LL/L_L.htm.
Summary:
In their article, Blogging Right Along, Mader and Smith provide information on using blogs in the classroom. In the example presented in the article, students use the class blog to document class events, homework assignments, pictures and discussions. The use of a class blog deepens the students’ interaction with the content material while also providing a supportive learning community.
How does the use of a classroom blog empower students in their own learning?
In this example, the teacher moderates the class blog but the students are responsible for the content. Within the online blog community, students are able to share their learning, restate important ideas, help one another with homework and more. The students are able to publish their work, which both ensures high quality products and validates the student’s effort. A blog helps distribute the power and authority in the classroom, creating cooperation and collaboration between the instructor and the students.
How does the use of a classroom blog empower students in their own learning?
In this example, the teacher moderates the class blog but the students are responsible for the content. Within the online blog community, students are able to share their learning, restate important ideas, help one another with homework and more. The students are able to publish their work, which both ensures high quality products and validates the student’s effort. A blog helps distribute the power and authority in the classroom, creating cooperation and collaboration between the instructor and the students.
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