Construction Zone: Teachers creating and building Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts
I have heard from some very talented students today. Many have been researching the best practices behind educational technology, along with the potential of Web 2.0 tools. But their research was not wide open, rather they pointed towards a learning goal. They supported the use of the tech tools by grounding the technology with sound teaching practices. Students’ presentations were outstanding, and they ended up teaching each other the very concepts that I would later cover. They created some wonderful student products in the form of PowerPoint Presentations. Some wanted to learn more about technology tools that they could use in their classrooms and curriculum. Others wanted to learn how to publish, to develop a web presence. I was so excited that most did not hold back, that they felt it was very necessary to move into this Web 2.0 World. Barriers are realized, but students are seeing how their students can be engaged in blogging, in and outside the school setting.

Next stop, building their web presence/podcast. I am sure it will be amazing. The students are hungry to learn, and willing to step into new territory as they work. This is a wonderful opportunity for me to work along side this upbeat, hard working graduate group.