Web 2.0 appears to provide an interesting source of information. My mind is filling up with ideas on how the information may be used in Room 108. The world of technology is constantly changing. This requires that we remain current on the resources that are available to engage our “digital learners”. Many of our learners are already using the latest technology and often can teach others. As the teacher, it is important for me to utilize the changes that are appropriate for my second grade students.
As I reflect upon the information that has been shared, there are several opportunities that excite me as I begin planning for the 2008-2009 school year. The Writeboard would be a tool that can be used between two students in different classrooms as they collaborate on a project. The possibility of podcasting certain classroom activities is exciting. For example, this would be an option to use when a student is absent and needs to know the Bible memory verse song for the week. The class could podcast the Bible lesson and the song for the week. This would also assist parents as they work with the students on an assignment during the week. Our second grade classroom blog has been mainly used to communicate among students in the classroom. However, after this course, I look forward to opportunities for my second graders to use our classroom blog to communicate with students and teachers in other places. These are just a few opportunities that I am excited about using with my students.
This course will provide an opportunity for me to collaborate with other teachers as we strive to use age-appropriate technology tools to enhance our learning/teaching and engage our “digital learners”. I look forward to the explorations that will be taken throughout this course.
