What I would love to do if I could!

If we had no limitations, how would we use computer technology in daily instruction?

But, I can't because.....

What are our personal or school site limitations to using computer technology in our daily instruction?

Computer Technology for Instruction

How are we using computer technology in the classroom and for daily instruction?

Computer Technology for Collaboration and Professional Development

How are we using computer technology to help us collaborate with other educators in effective ways?

Are we teaching to the new needs of our students?

What skills are needed by students in this new technology driven world? What do these skills imply about the way we teach and/or need to teach?

The Computer vs. The Pencil

Should computer technology be used in daily instruction or should we focus on using traditional paper and pencil and  interpersonal skills?

To Google or not to Google?

Is Google (or other public social networking medium) appropriate for classroom use?  What are some implications for their use by teachers and students?

The farewell blog at the end of our last class meeting...

Participating in this class has helped me see first hand how valuable web 2.0 tools can be in educational settings.  Also, being in a class of beginners allows me to prepare for supporting my students as they begin to use the web more critically.  Web and technology literacy is important to develop for all students if we have any interest in creating equitable access. Although students are able to negotiate technology better than most of us teachers, they don't necessarily do so in ways that allow them to be discriminating consumers of digital commodities. Unfortunately, most of us are not versed enough in the digital universe to help our students navigate in this new and fast evolving world. It is imperative that we make it a priority to at least catch up and to begin to help our students progress in their learning. I think that participating in this class is a crucial first step.  Thank you for providing us with this opportunity.

Survey Trial....

This is my attempt at creating a survey to test the possibilities...

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dG5scy1KNlRvbFZodnkyTUV5b21xamc6MA

Library of Congress

Wright Brother's Glider - Side View

Picture:  Actual Picture

Source:  From this webpage

What have I learned today?

Today I learned how important it is to anticipate technology problems and to have quick solutions if possible.