The statement provided for this post discuss how students with opportunities to engage in skills share potential in achievement. I believe this to be very much true. I believe when students have opportunities that allow them to seek new skills it provides them new ways to critically think and solve problems through exploration. I was able to view Sue Waters Blog, where she discussed the many ways to use a blog for students. She shares different approaches of the many different blogs styles that can be used by teachers or students. The Cool Cat Teacher was another interesting blog. I came across a blog that shared global trends in second grade. Because I'm teaching second grade this year, I'd like to read more on this to see what I can use in my classroom.
After viewing some of the tools from the text, I found several to be interesting for further use. I really enjoyed reading about Kidblog. I like the idea that both teacher and students have a hands on take with creating a blog. Teachers still have control while allowing that independence students desire. Boom Writer is another tool I found interesting as well. I've been searching for many tools that provide engagement for students through writing and I believe I've found my tool! I see teaching second grade as the grade of learning how to use the resources that are already in place. This tool really allows students to build their writing skills while incorporating technology.
Its great to see how web 2.0 tools improved and changed the way education is delivered. With an increase of social network and digital content, technology in the classroom has been integrated in classroom lessons and plans have been modified for instruction (Solomon, p 284). I think the connection with today's 21st century youth between education and technology is vital to their way of learning. Using these tools in the classroom can help bridge the gap between both teacher and students. Teachers can explore the new trends and incorporate them in today's education with students. Students can be supported with current and new tools to help with diverse learning. Today's tools have improved greatly to encourage young learners to build confidence in their learning and . I think it is also important as teachers to provide safe skills of use of technology for students to use when incorporating learning or even just day to day browsing.
Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2nd Edition) (2014). Web 2.0. How-To-for Educators. (Kindle). Retrieved from Amazon.com
After viewing some of the tools from the text, I found several to be interesting for further use. I really enjoyed reading about Kidblog. I like the idea that both teacher and students have a hands on take with creating a blog. Teachers still have control while allowing that independence students desire. Boom Writer is another tool I found interesting as well. I've been searching for many tools that provide engagement for students through writing and I believe I've found my tool! I see teaching second grade as the grade of learning how to use the resources that are already in place. This tool really allows students to build their writing skills while incorporating technology.
Its great to see how web 2.0 tools improved and changed the way education is delivered. With an increase of social network and digital content, technology in the classroom has been integrated in classroom lessons and plans have been modified for instruction (Solomon, p 284). I think the connection with today's 21st century youth between education and technology is vital to their way of learning. Using these tools in the classroom can help bridge the gap between both teacher and students. Teachers can explore the new trends and incorporate them in today's education with students. Students can be supported with current and new tools to help with diverse learning. Today's tools have improved greatly to encourage young learners to build confidence in their learning and . I think it is also important as teachers to provide safe skills of use of technology for students to use when incorporating learning or even just day to day browsing.
Solomon, G., & Schrum, L. (2nd Edition) (2014). Web 2.0. How-To-for Educators. (Kindle). Retrieved from Amazon.com