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carolynstuart |
While we were acquiring...
May 25 2008, 6:21 AM EDT
The budget delivered us some money for ICT tools in our schools - the scary thing is that while we are all busy plotting and scheming as to how we can get adequate ICT equipment in front of our kids the nature of ICT is changing rapidly. It is no longer about making movies and searching the internet but about collaboration and connection in web environments that are radically changing the way we operate within the digital world. How do we keep up?
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CherylDoig |
1. RE: While we were acquiring...
May 26 2008, 5:30 AM EDT
I guess using wikis and other web 2.0 tools is a great start. We don't have to be the experts but to know some of the technologies available and to be able to keep up to date through some of the great blogs and wikis (such as http://www.readwriteweb.com/ or http://blog.core-ed.net/derek/) is a starting point. Collaboration is certainly crucial and the more people we can get involved in this wiki, as an example, the more we can learn from one another. That's where the real power is.We also need to consider the context of our own school. For some, students are exposed to ICTs on a regular basis, but for others access is still limited. What is one technology that some of you have used to involve parents and students in higher levels of engagement? Do you find this valuable? |
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carolynstuart |
2. RE: While we were acquiring...
May 26 2008, 6:17 PM EDT
We have just installed Ultranet and are looking forward to deploying the e-reflections and learning story functionality that is being built into this environment as a result of the LMS-SMS project. Continuing with the scary theme started in my first comment - we will come to a time pretty soon (if indeed we are not already there) when today's digitally literate parent is no longer prepared to wait for the twice yearly report card from schools. In most other areas of their life they expect information close to real time. What is happening in many schools is that parents are emailing teachers for updates about their child's learning outside of the reporting period. If this takes off in a community it is going to be really difficult for teachers to manage. How do other schools manage this? Do you find this valuable? |
clivem |
3. RE: While we were acquiring...
Jun 14 2008, 7:17 PM EDT
I think what is needed is time. Time to sit and explore web 2.0 tools; there isn't much time in the school day to sit down and explore their use. So do we rely on teachers' knowledge of such tools to be developed by use of them in their own personal time?
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carolynstuart |
4. RE: While we were acquiring...
Jun 15 2008, 4:16 AM EDT
Or do we try to come up with a cunning plan whereby we explore the web 2.0 tools with students as part of their learning in our classroom???
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Posted Anonymously |
5. RE: While we were acquiring...
Jun 15 2008, 5:10 AM EDT
"I think what is needed is time. Time to sit and explore web 2.0 tools; there isn't much time in the school day to sit down and explore their use. So do we rely on teachers' knowledge of such tools to be developed by use of them in their own personal time?"I thik it will be own personal time for some. But are we missing the idea that it's not an add on, simply a different way of communicating? Web 2.0 could be part of the normal way in which we proceed to engage with others in a synchronous environment. What would happen if we simply started discussions such as this using web 2.0 tools in our schools and they became a normal part of the conversation. One school is creating lots of their material using googledocs because it makes sense for them to do so, rather than just coz. But it does take someone to understand the power of the tools and start the ball rolling. Maybe principals should encourage people to play - and as Caroline says, maybe we need to get our students to lead the way. What do others think? Do you find this valuable? |
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6. RE: While we were acquiring...
Jun 16 2008, 3:28 AM EDT
It actually wouldn't surprise me if some students were using web 2.0 tools already. I do think students can be a valuable resource to tap for the introduction/learning of such new tools. This should be a collaboration that should be encouraged and accommodated for in schools.
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clivem |
7. RE: While we were acquiring...
Jun 16 2008, 2:58 PM EDT
"It actually wouldn't surprise me if some students were using web 2.0 tools already. I do think students can be a valuable resource...Clive"It would appear I have to sign in when using a hyperlink from an email, our you get listed as anonymous - Clive 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
