After reading these chapters, I see more clearly how technology can be beneficial in the classroom; Technology can get kids interested, involved, and invested in their education. I think that when students are encouraged to voice their opinions and use technology for learning, they will be excited and eager to do so. I used to think that I would be a more traditional teacher, who would use the typical/traditional classroom technology; however, I am coming to see more and more the vast benefits of using newer technologies, like Weblogs. I think that a class blog and individual student blogs are great tools to introduce into a classroom setting; Weblogs can be used to do so much, like posting homework assignments or reflections. I feel that Weblogs are a perfect way to get all students participating. I think that some students will feel more comfortable to analyze and react to what they are reading and doing in class, on a Weblog, than they would in a classroom, in front of the other students. I also think that Weblogs can be very helpful in keeping parents involved in their child's education. Even if you only use a Weblog to keep classroom rules, assignments, handouts, and calendars, you are opening the lines of communication with the parents and helping to create a better learning environment.
As was discussed in the reading, I think that it is a good idea to introduce your students to blogging slowly. Obviously before you begin using blogs in your classroom, you need to make sure that the students and parents are comfortable with the idea. You should also make sure that you have parent permission. Once you have permission, it is important that you do not overwhelm or intimidate the students. You should explain exactly what is expected of your students and show them examples of what a blog is. Once the students feel comfortable with the idea of a blog, they will be ready and willing to try it out (this is where the road to discoveries and learning is opened up).
As a future teacher, I hope to set up a classroom blog, where I will post assignments, due dates, calendars, handouts, etc... Depending on what grade level I am teaching, I also hope to have the students make their own blog for reflections and/or assignments.
As was discussed in the reading, I think that it is a good idea to introduce your students to blogging slowly. Obviously before you begin using blogs in your classroom, you need to make sure that the students and parents are comfortable with the idea. You should also make sure that you have parent permission. Once you have permission, it is important that you do not overwhelm or intimidate the students. You should explain exactly what is expected of your students and show them examples of what a blog is. Once the students feel comfortable with the idea of a blog, they will be ready and willing to try it out (this is where the road to discoveries and learning is opened up).
As a future teacher, I hope to set up a classroom blog, where I will post assignments, due dates, calendars, handouts, etc... Depending on what grade level I am teaching, I also hope to have the students make their own blog for reflections and/or assignments.
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