What do you suggest - Classroom 2.02024-03-19T09:33:14Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/649749:Topic:12309?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI mentioned this on your blog…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-05-11:649749:Comment:141072007-05-11T11:57:12.195ZCarolyn Footehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Technolibrary
I mentioned this on your blog as well, but after reading the discussions here, I still lean towards Classroom 2.0 or a blog as a way to get him started.<br />
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He has a lot of experience as a teacher, and so a lot in his toolbox already. As he writes about what he knows, and sees what others share, I think that will self-direct him towards what he wants to learn and do.<br />
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Here in classroom 2.0 he'd find support and ideas. On a blog of his own, he could reflect on his learning(and he has a great…
I mentioned this on your blog as well, but after reading the discussions here, I still lean towards Classroom 2.0 or a blog as a way to get him started.<br />
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He has a lot of experience as a teacher, and so a lot in his toolbox already. As he writes about what he knows, and sees what others share, I think that will self-direct him towards what he wants to learn and do.<br />
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Here in classroom 2.0 he'd find support and ideas. On a blog of his own, he could reflect on his learning(and he has a great model!)<br />
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Pulling some blogs into a feed is also a good idea, but I think we begin to learn the most and reflect the most on what we want to accomplish when we begin writing about it.<br />
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I also really like the model at Charlotte Mecklenberg Library--they have a Learning 2.0 self-training module that runs over 8-10 weeks. Each week you try out a different tool which they guide you through. Knowing what is possible and as an experienced teacher, seeing the classroom possibilities, is a great way to build enthusiasm and skills. From my perspective, Bud Hunt…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-05-09:649749:Comment:130712007-05-09T13:02:42.400ZJim Burkehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/jburke
From my perspective, Bud Hunt spoke of the best approach: What is it that he wants to get done? How can these tools help him in his classroom and personally? Remember, he is a beginner. Although Blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, web 2.0 are powerful ways of gaining information, I suspect they would be a bit overwhelming to a beginner. Too much information is as problematic as too little information. Start where he is and make simple connections that relate to his own experience and skills.<br />
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jim
From my perspective, Bud Hunt spoke of the best approach: What is it that he wants to get done? How can these tools help him in his classroom and personally? Remember, he is a beginner. Although Blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, web 2.0 are powerful ways of gaining information, I suspect they would be a bit overwhelming to a beginner. Too much information is as problematic as too little information. Start where he is and make simple connections that relate to his own experience and skills.<br />
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jim I would suggest directing him…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-05-09:649749:Comment:129662007-05-09T03:12:09.836ZWilliam Bishophttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/wbishop
I would suggest directing him to a wiki that covers classroom2.0 concepts like the 21st Century Learning Wiki at ABPC. Check it out! <a href="http://abpc.wikispaces.com">http://abpc.wikispaces.com</a>
I would suggest directing him to a wiki that covers classroom2.0 concepts like the 21st Century Learning Wiki at ABPC. Check it out! <a href="http://abpc.wikispaces.com">http://abpc.wikispaces.com</a> I would suggest directing him…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-05-09:649749:Comment:129642007-05-09T03:09:53.316ZWilliam Bishophttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/wbishop
I would suggest directing him to a wiki that covers most of the classroom2.0 technologies. The 21st century learing project provides a wealth of information. Check it out <a href="http://abpc.wikispaces.com">http://abpc.wikispaces.com</a><br />
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Regards,<br />
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William Bishop (Bill)
I would suggest directing him to a wiki that covers most of the classroom2.0 technologies. The 21st century learing project provides a wealth of information. Check it out <a href="http://abpc.wikispaces.com">http://abpc.wikispaces.com</a><br />
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Regards,<br />
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William Bishop (Bill) Take one application that you…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-05-08:649749:Comment:128212007-05-08T20:14:09.415ZTina Bulleighhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/bulleigh
Take one application that you feel the most comfortable with (PowerPoint or Podcasting), then brainstrom on how you could use it to hit a standard or concept that you are working on in your classroom. I like to think of a higher order thinking skill that I would like them to demonstrate using the technology. Keep the focus on what you are learning, and use the technology (that he or she is most comfortable with) to demostrate the learning. Once you have that mastered, try something different .…
Take one application that you feel the most comfortable with (PowerPoint or Podcasting), then brainstrom on how you could use it to hit a standard or concept that you are working on in your classroom. I like to think of a higher order thinking skill that I would like them to demonstrate using the technology. Keep the focus on what you are learning, and use the technology (that he or she is most comfortable with) to demostrate the learning. Once you have that mastered, try something different . . .i movie or what not on another standard. Your experience level will grow over time and enjoy watching the engaged learning! I've set up many web 2.0 user…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-05-08:649749:Comment:127512007-05-08T17:51:42.691ZPam Shoemakerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/YesTech
I've set up many web 2.0 usergroups in schools across my district. So far, they have created blogline accts and added a few blogs, set up delicious accts and added web resources, and a few have set up their own blogs and learned to podcast. Delicious is the thing that I get the most wows from. I also am a big fan of spreadsheets.
I've set up many web 2.0 usergroups in schools across my district. So far, they have created blogline accts and added a few blogs, set up delicious accts and added web resources, and a few have set up their own blogs and learned to podcast. Delicious is the thing that I get the most wows from. I also am a big fan of spreadsheets. Kelly, I wasn't being non-com…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-05-08:649749:Comment:127312007-05-08T16:30:30.339ZAlice Mercerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/mizmercer
Kelly, I wasn't being non-committal, because I would commit to the wisdom of those prior comments, it's just I can't add any more to that particular wisdom. The only wisdom I can add is that even the most technologically adept teacher doesn't do everything. I add that because it sounded like he was overwhelmed by how much was getting presented. I'm rarely unwilling to commit. My tagline around my house is "frequently in error, never in doubt" I would never last in a central office position…
Kelly, I wasn't being non-committal, because I would commit to the wisdom of those prior comments, it's just I can't add any more to that particular wisdom. The only wisdom I can add is that even the most technologically adept teacher doesn't do everything. I add that because it sounded like he was overwhelmed by how much was getting presented. I'm rarely unwilling to commit. My tagline around my house is "frequently in error, never in doubt" I would never last in a central office position because I am a pain in the butt in a way that is not tolerated well in a bureaucracy. I'd suggest that he subscribe…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-05-08:649749:Comment:125482007-05-08T04:59:20.803ZMike Lawrencehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MikeLawrence
I'd suggest that he subscribe to some key educational blogs and podcasts. I find that to be an implementer, you must first be a consumer. Far too many newbies dive into the content creation mode without properly understanding the 'why' part of what we're suggesting they do.<br />
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I'd suggest that he subscribe to some key educational blogs and podcasts. I find that to be an implementer, you must first be a consumer. Far too many newbies dive into the content creation mode without properly understanding the 'why' part of what we're suggesting they do.<br />
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my 2¢ Alice, great non-committal co…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-05-08:649749:Comment:125472007-05-08T04:52:15.572ZKelly Christophersonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/kellywc
Alice, great non-committal comment. Are you looking for a central office position? Bud, he's not sure. At the point where we were discussing, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do with the techology. Now, he comments that he finds using some of technology frustrating because it won't do as he asks and he gets frustrated with what is happening at the school because he can't visit many of the sites he wants because they are blocked - he teaches biology and many of the searches turn up blocked…
Alice, great non-committal comment. Are you looking for a central office position? Bud, he's not sure. At the point where we were discussing, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do with the techology. Now, he comments that he finds using some of technology frustrating because it won't do as he asks and he gets frustrated with what is happening at the school because he can't visit many of the sites he wants because they are blocked - he teaches biology and many of the searches turn up blocked sites. He wants to start using technology in his teaching, wants to try new things but just doesn't know where to start and I don't want to get him going only to have him frustrated. So, there's more of the story. Now, like all good stories, this one is not quite over but I want to see if anyone else will offer up some ideas before I tell the rest. I like the reader idea, too.…tag:www.classroom20.com,2007-05-08:649749:Comment:125442007-05-08T04:30:56.128ZBud Hunthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/budtheteacher
I like the reader idea, too. Although I'm curious -- what is it that he wants to get done? I mean, perhaps this sounds a bit extra obvious -- but what he wants to do should dictate how/what he does to get started. I'd like to hear more of this story.
I like the reader idea, too. Although I'm curious -- what is it that he wants to get done? I mean, perhaps this sounds a bit extra obvious -- but what he wants to do should dictate how/what he does to get started. I'd like to hear more of this story.