Tuesday, July 15, 2008
project Topic
Though not one of our options I would like to do further research on using web quests to deliver course assignments. As a fourth grade teacher I think that using this form of delivering information to students will enhance student learning and motivation. By using this tool, the possibilities become endless, I can ask students to simply fill in some blanks, or take on the role of a well know researcher doctor
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Book Review
Real Talk for Real Teachers
A book review by:
Iris Valladares
Richardson, W. (2006). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for
Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
The short yet useful book/handbook, Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms by Will Richardson, talks to the reader directly and clearly. Richardson uses his book to communicate to teachers the importance of integrating the technology that students use as meaningless entertainment and converting it to a powerful classroom tool that enhances learning.
The chapter I studied “Weblogs: Get Started!,” gave a detailed description on how a classroom blog should be set up and administered. The chapter focuses on the idea that a teacher should start a blog and feel comfortable using one independently before introducing the concept to students. The chapter continues to explain the software and websites available to the general public, having in mind that there is still no blog specifically designed for the classroom setting. Therefore, Richardson stresses the importance of school policies, parent permission and proper administration communication to prevent legal issues. Finally, the chapter provides step-by-step instruction on how to successfully start a blog on blogger.com and simple changes you can make to enhance the site for teacher needs.
Richardson’s writing can be translated as real talk for real teachers, he writes as if he is talking to a teacher who understands technology but needs assistance with the new aspects of the “Read/Write Web.” Step by step instructions combined with Richardson’s classroom experience, and detailed explanations make this book a great tool for a teachers at all levels.
A book review by:
Iris Valladares
Richardson, W. (2006). Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for
Classrooms. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
The short yet useful book/handbook, Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, and Other Powerful Web Tools for Classrooms by Will Richardson, talks to the reader directly and clearly. Richardson uses his book to communicate to teachers the importance of integrating the technology that students use as meaningless entertainment and converting it to a powerful classroom tool that enhances learning.
The chapter I studied “Weblogs: Get Started!,” gave a detailed description on how a classroom blog should be set up and administered. The chapter focuses on the idea that a teacher should start a blog and feel comfortable using one independently before introducing the concept to students. The chapter continues to explain the software and websites available to the general public, having in mind that there is still no blog specifically designed for the classroom setting. Therefore, Richardson stresses the importance of school policies, parent permission and proper administration communication to prevent legal issues. Finally, the chapter provides step-by-step instruction on how to successfully start a blog on blogger.com and simple changes you can make to enhance the site for teacher needs.
Richardson’s writing can be translated as real talk for real teachers, he writes as if he is talking to a teacher who understands technology but needs assistance with the new aspects of the “Read/Write Web.” Step by step instructions combined with Richardson’s classroom experience, and detailed explanations make this book a great tool for a teachers at all levels.
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