The pedagogy behind the tool: Looking for like-minded folks and resources - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T13:37:59Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/the-pedagogy-behind-the-tool?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A349569&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Amy,
Thank you! You're mu…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-10:649749:Comment:3514422009-06-10T10:43:50.038ZKim Cofinohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/mscofino
Hi Amy,<br />
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Thank you! You're much too kind :) An e-mail is on its way!
Hi Amy,<br />
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Thank you! You're much too kind :) An e-mail is on its way! OMG!! I'm star struck! I seri…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-09:649749:Comment:3509612009-06-09T01:00:51.852ZAmy Capellehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/2of3rs
OMG!! I'm star struck! I seriously felt instantly, insanely happy when I was reading your blog because THAT sort of conversation and thinking is exactly the kind of thing my district tries to implement in our teacher trainings. Changing the teaching practice is what makes critical, creative thinkers, not plugging in a wiki instead of a worksheet. I would love to discuss further and maybe even have you in our Second Life discussions. My district has land we're setting up to use for PD. You would…
OMG!! I'm star struck! I seriously felt instantly, insanely happy when I was reading your blog because THAT sort of conversation and thinking is exactly the kind of thing my district tries to implement in our teacher trainings. Changing the teaching practice is what makes critical, creative thinkers, not plugging in a wiki instead of a worksheet. I would love to discuss further and maybe even have you in our Second Life discussions. My district has land we're setting up to use for PD. You would be an awesome speaker. I read the post on Working with the Willing and about died. It's so nice to find a kindred thinker in all of this newfangled, techie goodness. LOL!! OK, I'm gushing now. ;-) If you would like to be a guest speaker, can you email me at mrscapelle [@] gmail? Hello Amy from Wales!
I coul…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-08:649749:Comment:3507872009-06-08T14:04:00.248ZClive Buckleyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CliveBuckley
Hello Amy from Wales!<br />
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I couldn't agree more about the need for a pedagogical perspective on Web 2.0.<br />
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You may be interested in a UK view of Web 2.0 as it impacts on higher education...<br />
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<a href="http://www.clx.org.uk/CLEX_Report_v1-final.pdf">http://www.clx.org.uk/CLEX_Report_v1-final.pdf</a><br />
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Best wishes<br />
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Clive…
Hello Amy from Wales!<br />
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I couldn't agree more about the need for a pedagogical perspective on Web 2.0.<br />
<br />
You may be interested in a UK view of Web 2.0 as it impacts on higher education...<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.clx.org.uk/CLEX_Report_v1-final.pdf">http://www.clx.org.uk/CLEX_Report_v1-final.pdf</a><br />
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<br />
Best wishes<br />
<br />
Clive<br />
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<a href="http://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/Coursesfees/Postgraduate/PostgraduateCertificateinE-learning/">http://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/en/Coursesfees/Postgraduate/PostgraduateCertificateinE-learning/</a> Hi Amy,
Thank you so much fo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-08:649749:Comment:3506392009-06-08T06:39:34.025ZKim Cofinohttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/mscofino
Hi Amy,<br />
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Thank you so much for your kind words about my posts! I am so glad that the "why behind the what" is coming through in my blog. I agree wholeheartedly that the "why" is almost more important than the "what" - the tools are constantly changing, what we need to truly understand is why we are using them and how they can have a positive impact on our learning experience.<br />
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I have found that those new to technology often prefer to focus on the "how" of these new tools, rather than the…
Hi Amy,<br />
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Thank you so much for your kind words about my posts! I am so glad that the "why behind the what" is coming through in my blog. I agree wholeheartedly that the "why" is almost more important than the "what" - the tools are constantly changing, what we need to truly understand is why we are using them and how they can have a positive impact on our learning experience.<br />
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I have found that those new to technology often prefer to focus on the "how" of these new tools, rather than the changing "why." Often I think this is because it's easier to figure out how to retrofit a new tool into an old model of thinking, than it is to understand the "why" and not make changes in your practice. It's certainly a difficult transition to make.<br />
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I agree that the UbD method is a great way to focus on goals for a unit (no matter what the discipline) and I really believe that technology is only an amplifier of the teaching practice. If good, pedagogically sound classroom practices are in place, technology will amplify those. If not, those not-so-good practices will be equally amplified by the use of technology.<br />
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Thanks again for highlighting my blog!<br />
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Kim Amy, I agree with you and som…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-06:649749:Comment:3495692009-06-06T00:27:10.146ZNancy Boschhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/nbosch
Amy, I agree with you and sometimes feel alone in my opinions. I'm just not seeng that the txting, tweeting, uploading, downloading, IMing, chatting, is going to a lead to generation of creative, forward thinking problem solvers. Even though I use computers or other technologies everyday in the classroom everyday I find some tool-usage time consuming and low level. The tool is not the thing.
Amy, I agree with you and sometimes feel alone in my opinions. I'm just not seeng that the txting, tweeting, uploading, downloading, IMing, chatting, is going to a lead to generation of creative, forward thinking problem solvers. Even though I use computers or other technologies everyday in the classroom everyday I find some tool-usage time consuming and low level. The tool is not the thing. Hi Amy. I am a kindred spirit…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-05:649749:Comment:3495452009-06-05T23:03:27.322ZGail Mitchellhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/GailMitchell
Hi Amy. I am a kindred spirit in this thinking. I think that learning should direct the purpose and nature of the technology that we use. However, I think that in many schools at present the technology directs or fits the learning. I love that question "why" and I think that we, as teachers, should be asking 'why' all the time. We should also be sharing this with our student- 'what are we learning and why do we need to know this'. I think that this does not mean that if we can't find a good…
Hi Amy. I am a kindred spirit in this thinking. I think that learning should direct the purpose and nature of the technology that we use. However, I think that in many schools at present the technology directs or fits the learning. I love that question "why" and I think that we, as teachers, should be asking 'why' all the time. We should also be sharing this with our student- 'what are we learning and why do we need to know this'. I think that this does not mean that if we can't find a good reason for why we need to know something or do something, that we can just drop it. I think that it stimulates thinking about finding the reason for why we need to know something or be able to do something.<br />
I love your statement about the "why behind the what".<br />
Just some of my thinking<br />
Regards<br />
Gail Hi Amy,
I don't know if this…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-05:649749:Comment:3493792009-06-05T14:34:57.518ZBrandyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Brandy
Hi Amy,<br />
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I don't know if this book will be specific enough as far as pedagogy goes, but I just finished "Web 2.0, new tools, new schools" by Gwen Solomon and Lynne Schrum. This is a good read and they talk a lot about these concepts.<br />
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With the faculty that I work with I always impress on them that web2.0 technologies are tools, just like a hammer. A hammer can be really useful if it's the right tool for the job. I always encourage them to figure out first what they want to accomplish with the…
Hi Amy,<br />
<br />
I don't know if this book will be specific enough as far as pedagogy goes, but I just finished "Web 2.0, new tools, new schools" by Gwen Solomon and Lynne Schrum. This is a good read and they talk a lot about these concepts.<br />
<br />
With the faculty that I work with I always impress on them that web2.0 technologies are tools, just like a hammer. A hammer can be really useful if it's the right tool for the job. I always encourage them to figure out first what they want to accomplish with the students and then I'll help them match the tool. So instead of focusing on what can I do with a blog, wiki, etc... I encourage them to become familiar with the tools available and then as they develop their curriculum, they'll have a whole toolbox of great technologies to consider. Hi, Amy,
Your emphasis on th…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-05:649749:Comment:3493642009-06-05T14:08:38.766ZSharon Elinhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/SharonElin51
Hi, Amy,<br />
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Your emphasis on the "why behind the what" is essential. In my philosophy, integrating technology should take a backseat to delivering content. If the technology itself becomes the reason for a lesson rather than the content, the lesson plan is flawed, and the technology piece should be reconsidered. This is why I believe technology integrators should be hired who are certified teachers rather than IT personnel. Instructional technology is a unique professional blend and requires more…
Hi, Amy,<br />
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Your emphasis on the "why behind the what" is essential. In my philosophy, integrating technology should take a backseat to delivering content. If the technology itself becomes the reason for a lesson rather than the content, the lesson plan is flawed, and the technology piece should be reconsidered. This is why I believe technology integrators should be hired who are certified teachers rather than IT personnel. Instructional technology is a unique professional blend and requires more skill/expertise/training than a regular teacher or an IT professional, but it will ensure the most effective and meaningful use of the technology in the classroom. If you're interested, please visit my post about this topic in my blog: <a href="http://edutwist.com/elin/2009/03/teachers-whats-your-point/">http://edutwist.com/elin/2009/03/teachers-whats-your-point/</a>