Sunday, July 29, 2007
Reflection 2: My Favorite Tool!
I loved learning about Wikis and del.icio.us. I am certain that next year I will be using both a great deal. If I had to choose between the two, my vote would be for creating a wiki. I think there are so many benefits for students, especially the collaborative aspect of it. My students could actually have back and forth discussions about literature and their writing samples. As I wrote in my comment to Denise, I noticed that someone actually began a book review wiki on the Village Wiki and would love to team up with them. Think of all the great books our students would have to choose from. I am also going to help the other reading specialists register on del.icio.us so that we can all share bookmarks throughout the year. I remember being hesitant about signing up for this online course because as you know the use of technology is not my strongest point, but I am so glad I did. I have learned about so many tools that will not only be time saving and beneficial to me, but will also help the students I work with. Thanks!!!
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Lorie,
Deb Lynch started the book review page. We have put aside an hour a week to get together to work on all our Wiki stuff. I'm sure she would love to talk to you about the book reviews. I know she worked a lot this past year with Jess Thompson's class with their research of different topics and she also would like to see their end products put on the wiki. The wiki has really grown in the short time I started it. I can't wait until September (I can't believe I just said that!) to get started. If you need help with anything, just let me know. I'd be glad to lend a hand!
I'm so glad you did sign up for this course and that you are continuing with it, Lorie! As always, don't hesitate to ask for assistance if you are trying out some of these tools next year and need some help. :-)
I agree with Lorie about how informative it was to learn about wikis and bookmarking. I can't wait to use these tools in my classroom. I do like the idea that students can have online discussions about literature (or other topics) from home or school. I hope to build the home/school connection along the way. I teach primary students and this solidifies how important it is to give students access to computers (even young students)- it empowers kids to learn and share!
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