Monday, August 17, 2009

Week 4 New Ideas

Follow the link below to see some interesting work being done in schools using 'blogging.'
Key ideas include;
*Establishing blogging etiquette with your students such as blogging rules, editing requisites, reflective openers.
*Utilising blogging across the KLAs including English, history, science
*Connecting learning with other schools around the world as you share knowledge and ideas

Pericles, K. (2008). Happily blogging @ Belmore South. SCAN, 27(2), 4-6
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/schoollibraries/

The article below provides a great insight into how teachers can involve students with new technologies before, during and after lessons.
Key ideas include;
*Establishing reading buddies in the classroom where two students use IM (instant messaging) to pair share ideas about a book they are reading.
*Create a book blog that allows students to share thoughts, ideas and opinions as they read the chapters.
*Wright Techies, where a group of students who are considered tech-savvy are used to assist teachers and younger students during class computer time.

Barone, D., & Wright, T. E. (2008). Literacy instruction with digital and media technologies. The Reading Teacher, 62(4), 292-302

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