I have never participated in a blog before today's class. Perhaps it was the fear of the unknown or the fear of just trying something new. Nevertheless, I believe that it will be a learning experience.
The article, "That's on-line writing" provides a great example for teachers to follow. Not only did the preservice teachers learn from their experiences but also the students, parents, and school administrators learned from the experience as well. When I was in school there was no such thing as the Internet, it is amazing to see how far technology has grown in the classroom since my last academic experiences. I am looking forward to learning how I will be able to integrate the latest and greatest technology into my classroom someday in order to have a classroom of students enthusiastic to learn.
Julie I agree with you that the Talkback project in the article sounds like an amazing classroom tool. I found it particularly interesting that the preservice teachers became so impatient with the middle school students were not matching their (the teachers) interpretations of the novel and pace of reading. I wonder if the teacher student communication over the blog without classroom interaction to reinforce cause the preservice teachers to lack an empathetic bond with the students. Just a thought - what do you think?
ReplyDeleteHi Julie, do you think there are instances when it's better to teach an old-fashioned method (e.g. writing in cursive, writing a letter)? I tend to think there are, but I have a hard time justifying why. Thanks! (Matt from class) :)
ReplyDeleteI have not actually blogged before either. I just read some of my friends' blogs. But speaking of friends, I am having trouble adding you as a friend so let me know how to make that happen : )
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