Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Wiki
After wathcing the Common Craft video about Wiki's I seemed to understand the concept better. The example about the camping trip made sense and I liked the way it was used to share ideas. The wiki worked well for changing that camping list and getting 4 people involved.
I read a few of the wiki articles as well. I was interested in what people had to say as to how wikis are benficial in a classroom. The ideas given were connections, creativity, engagement, interpersonal skills (developing team work), and writing. I feel that as an educator of young children they need to write with paper and pencil. Next, the children could edit their work, or work with an adult or peer to edit their work. Discussion would be needed and the child's imput can be used. Children are still learning how to write so I would not want them to edit each others work independently incorrectly on a wiki page.
Another acticle states that wikis are great for team building. In my opinion children need to work with one another face to face rather than on a computer to pracrtice cooperation and collaboration. I see this idea working for older children who have to collaborate on a project. If I were to give a group project the children would do it in class not on a computer.
Wiki's are new to me and I feel that with more hands on experience I will have a better understanding. I would like to see more elementary examples in action so I could have more ideas...
I read a few of the wiki articles as well. I was interested in what people had to say as to how wikis are benficial in a classroom. The ideas given were connections, creativity, engagement, interpersonal skills (developing team work), and writing. I feel that as an educator of young children they need to write with paper and pencil. Next, the children could edit their work, or work with an adult or peer to edit their work. Discussion would be needed and the child's imput can be used. Children are still learning how to write so I would not want them to edit each others work independently incorrectly on a wiki page.
Another acticle states that wikis are great for team building. In my opinion children need to work with one another face to face rather than on a computer to pracrtice cooperation and collaboration. I see this idea working for older children who have to collaborate on a project. If I were to give a group project the children would do it in class not on a computer.
Wiki's are new to me and I feel that with more hands on experience I will have a better understanding. I would like to see more elementary examples in action so I could have more ideas...
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
After reading the articles I do have a better idea of how blogging would work in a classroom setting. I agree with the point about writing to an authentic audience. I think chldren would like the fact that other children could respond to their writing. Most children like to share their ideas and this is a way for all of them to share. This would make it feel real for them. I am not sure how parents would respond. As is, I think parents are afraid of the access the computer gives children to the outside world so this may open that can of worms even more. Getting children to blog at such a young impressionable age could lead to too much time on the computer instead of interacting with others. I think as I see blogging used more and I see real examples then I will feel better about trying it out.
February 1, 2009 10:25 am
February 1, 2009 10:25 am
Sunday, February 1, 2009
http://adifference.blogspot.com/
I read some of the blogs from the TOP 100 list. This was my favorite link and I thought other teachers would enjoy this post.
I read some of the blogs from the TOP 100 list. This was my favorite link and I thought other teachers would enjoy this post.
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