Twitter as a back channel - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T18:12:18Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/twitter-as-a-back-channel?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A348116&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJill, I'm not trying to be co…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-04:649749:Comment:3487602009-06-04T00:43:54.244ZNancy Boschhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/nbosch
Jill, I'm not trying to be contrary--I agree with you--we need to pay attention to how we teach and how our students learn. My concerns is many teachers think kids are uber-tech savvy. I contend that many of the skills they have are low level skills--txting, uploading videos, downloading music etc. I don't think those skills need to be fostered in the classroom. I want my students to work with high level skills--analysis, synthesis, evaluation etc. If the Web 2.0 skills help kids do that then…
Jill, I'm not trying to be contrary--I agree with you--we need to pay attention to how we teach and how our students learn. My concerns is many teachers think kids are uber-tech savvy. I contend that many of the skills they have are low level skills--txting, uploading videos, downloading music etc. I don't think those skills need to be fostered in the classroom. I want my students to work with high level skills--analysis, synthesis, evaluation etc. If the Web 2.0 skills help kids do that then fine--but the tool is not the 'thing'. I've learned a new word...lud…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-04:649749:Comment:3487492009-06-04T00:18:47.339ZJill Reinhardthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JillReinhardt
I've learned a new word...luddite. I don't think any of us can afford to be luddites in this 21st c. I do agree that we need to pay attention to how our students learn and how we are teaching them.
I've learned a new word...luddite. I don't think any of us can afford to be luddites in this 21st c. I do agree that we need to pay attention to how our students learn and how we are teaching them. Thanks for sharing this book…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-04:649749:Comment:3487462009-06-04T00:16:26.630ZJill Reinhardthttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JillReinhardt
Thanks for sharing this book title.
Thanks for sharing this book title. Ian, still laughing. One thin…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-03:649749:Comment:3487212009-06-03T23:01:11.143ZNancy Boschhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/nbosch
Ian, still laughing. One thing I've found over the last few years as I share some Web 2.0 tools with kids and try to integrate them into curriculum---usage of some applications is ridiculously time consuming for little return. Also my kids bore of stuff easily--one Voki avatar or Animoto video was fine but nobody is breaking down the door to do it again.
Ian, still laughing. One thing I've found over the last few years as I share some Web 2.0 tools with kids and try to integrate them into curriculum---usage of some applications is ridiculously time consuming for little return. Also my kids bore of stuff easily--one Voki avatar or Animoto video was fine but nobody is breaking down the door to do it again. It may well be so, Nancy (but…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-03:649749:Comment:3487112009-06-03T22:36:01.784ZIan Carmichaelhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/icarmichael
It may well be so, Nancy (but I've still a few years to serve out!). Aims first, then process and tools to achieve the aims.<br />
When we're tool-centred, the glitter can fool us that the tool is important. Indeed, the prevalence of the tool can lead to a desperate attempt to include a popular tool which may not be very appropriate. For example: "iPods" can be very helpful - but is that how we use them or allow their use?<br />
I remember a friend of mine once (many years ago) gave a children's talk on…
It may well be so, Nancy (but I've still a few years to serve out!). Aims first, then process and tools to achieve the aims.<br />
When we're tool-centred, the glitter can fool us that the tool is important. Indeed, the prevalence of the tool can lead to a desperate attempt to include a popular tool which may not be very appropriate. For example: "iPods" can be very helpful - but is that how we use them or allow their use?<br />
I remember a friend of mine once (many years ago) gave a children's talk on tools. He showed how you could use a cassette recorder to hammer a nail. It got the job done -once!, but very inefficiently, and it ruined the recorder! A year ago there was a websit…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-03:649749:Comment:3486122009-06-03T16:53:17.719ZJack Olmstedhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/JackOlmsted
A year ago there was a website called, Youth Twitter Dot Com. It is gone.<br />
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You may find something of use in a <a href="http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=0h&oq=&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GWYE_enUS241US241&q=youth+twitter">Google search on Youth Twitter</a>.<br />
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Regarding the off topic discussion on multitasking....<br />
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I teach video production to elementary school students. In order to produce a good video within a short time period, one of the skills students need to learn…
A year ago there was a website called, Youth Twitter Dot Com. It is gone.<br />
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You may find something of use in a <a href="http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=0h&oq=&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4GWYE_enUS241US241&q=youth+twitter">Google search on Youth Twitter</a>.<br />
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Regarding the off topic discussion on multitasking....<br />
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I teach video production to elementary school students. In order to produce a good video within a short time period, one of the skills students need to learn is how to multitask.<br />
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Example: Check out the video interview a group of 5th graders did with Ardith Cole, a teacher and author, less than 24 hours ago on my profile or twitter feed.<br />
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Some students are able to multitask and others are not.<br />
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Twitter is an excellent tool for individuals to use to connect and stay connected in our digital age. Thanks Tim,
I've got a copy o…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-03:649749:Comment:3484692009-06-03T10:10:55.916ZIan Carmichaelhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/icarmichael
Thanks Tim,<br />
I've got a copy on the way!
Thanks Tim,<br />
I've got a copy on the way! Oops! The name of the book is…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-03:649749:Comment:3484662009-06-03T09:09:28.333ZTimhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Tim76
Oops! The name of the book is actually <i><b>Brain Rules</b></i>. (<i>Brain Matters</i> is a different book which also deals with how brain research can be applied in classrooms.)
Oops! The name of the book is actually <i><b>Brain Rules</b></i>. (<i>Brain Matters</i> is a different book which also deals with how brain research can be applied in classrooms.) John Medina discusses this in…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-03:649749:Comment:3484272009-06-03T04:34:43.403ZTimhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/Tim76
John Medina discusses this in <i>Brain Matters</i>. This book is a great resource for teachers. The author makes a point to explain how brain research applies to various aspects of schools and education. You can learn more here: <a href="http://www.brainrules.net/attention">http://www.brainrules.net/attention</a>
John Medina discusses this in <i>Brain Matters</i>. This book is a great resource for teachers. The author makes a point to explain how brain research applies to various aspects of schools and education. You can learn more here: <a href="http://www.brainrules.net/attention">http://www.brainrules.net/attention</a> Ian, I think we may be kindre…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-06-02:649749:Comment:3481212009-06-02T12:51:58.263ZNancy Boschhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/nbosch
Ian, I think we may be kindred-spirits. I'm concerned that the focus on the tool is taking the place of thinking, reflecting, learning, teaching, focusing, reflecting, and so on.
Ian, I think we may be kindred-spirits. I'm concerned that the focus on the tool is taking the place of thinking, reflecting, learning, teaching, focusing, reflecting, and so on.