Monday, October 1, 2007

Quicksand and Web 2.0

I would love to use Web 2.0 in my classroom in a number of ways. After reading of what a technological classroom/school could look like, I could definetly see bringing technonology directly to the students. There are countless usages under Web 2.0, but I would like to focus on podcasts, blogging, and wikis. I believe that those would be the most useful within my high school English class.
The idea of recording my lectures and then posting them in the form of podcasts online completely makes sense. Students would then be able to go back and listen to my lectures in order to make sure they didn't miss anything in their notes, or to review for an upcoming test. Parents would also be able to listen to them, which could pacify their natural desire to know what thier childen are being taught.
I would also encourage my students to have online blogs, posting thier thoughts about reading assignments. The blogs would function as journals postings.
Finally, I would like to use the wikis as virtual sign up sheets. Students would be able to sign up for presentations, ect. and then be able to look online as their date approached.

No comments: