It is getting close to that time where parents and kids alike will bum-rush the Targets and Walmarts of the world to load up on pens, folders, and markers. In the last few years, more and more laptops, printers, palm pilots, and digital cameras have made there way into the back-to-school shopping cart. And there is good reason this year, as one teacher, located here in GA, is using wikis, blogs, and podcasts to teach her students. On her blog, you will see the very innovative way she is using these technologies in the classroom. A quick browse onto her school’s wiki and you see some pretty sophistical podcasts from her students on key political issues. These kids are doing things that a Strong majority of the adult population is not even aware of. I imagine that this is also a pretty viable market for those who want to consult on emerging technologies in the education marketplace, the door seems wide open.
July 31, 2006
Getting schooled 2.0 style
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Yes, we do love wikis, blogs, and podcasts in our classroom. Unfortunately, if DOPA passes, all public schools will have the tools that I use so heavily in my classroom — BLOCKED.
The strong majority of people that aren’t aware of these technologies are passing laws restricting their use. They cannot comprehend the positive impact of these tools. It seems that with DOPA, they never will.
This is a great blog. Good job!
Comment by Vicki Davis — July 31, 2006 @ 10:46 pm