"For a technology-centred classroom to firmly focus on literacy and learning, the tools need to work. They need to be transparent. When everything works, the learners can concentrate on collaboration and producing the best possible pieces they are capable of. But when the technology becomes difficult to use, it stands between the students and their learning and becomes a point of focus all on it's own."
http://anne.teachesme.com/
The blog also shared some strategies for overcoming technology problems if you should choose to incorporate technology into your classroom.
Another great blog to visit would be:
http://anne.teachesme.com/2005/07/09#a2979
I really liked this posting because it used actual comments from students. It's titled "How 8th Graders View Blogging." It was nice to see what the students actually think of being able to incorporate using blogs in with their school curriculum. I pulled out a few key points that stood out to me the most while reading the students comments:
- an opportunity for self expression
- getting beyond "what did you learn today?"
- gaining confidence from seeing your ideas published
- creating a record for the future and a window to the world outside the classroom
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I thought the side column you have on Education Blogs was interesting. I never knew there was such a thing, never mind so many. Very cool.
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