1001 Things I Learned

I, too, was a CFF coach during the past year. WOW! All of the Web 2.0 tools that are out there! In some ways, I wanted to be in a regular classroom again. It would be great to use some of the tools I learned about with students. In other ways, I want to impart some of my knowledge to the other teachers in my district. I feel this excitement could be contagious!  These Google applications are awesome. So many things to use!

I am new to blogging too. My district has a "no blogging" rule, but I would think that it would be OK as long as it is limited to class members. Can a blog be previewed by me before a post is published?

Blogging in English

Our 10th grade English teacher has used Blogger with her students and has been very pleased. They respond to questions related to their reading, or sometimes post their own questions. Their answers are much more thoughtful than when they answer orally, and everyone participates. A few students no longer dominate the discussions. And since their classmates (and the rest of the world) can see their responses, they are more conscientious about doing a good job.

What a great idea for students!

Blogging

I love the idea of blogging. I have played around with it somewhat with my students. We are blocked through most blogs, except for the Blended School's website blogging tool. I use it for creative writing with my students. My students do not really complain as much about having to write when it is in this format. It is wonderful how much technology is helping students and teachers get excited about learning in a new way.

Just Had a Brainstorm and Thought I'd Share

I'm going to create a Google Form with a quick survey to my CFF teachers asking them what cool technology tool and/or 21st Century lesson they plan to incorporate first in the new school year. Then I'll make the results viewable so that everyone can benefit from each other's ideas.

As we are heading into Year 2 with CFF equipment, I'm hopeful that the teachers' "creative juices" are stirring. :-)

Blogging

Blogging is so new to me that I really have to get the feel of it.

Blogger and Gadgets

I have learned that adding gadgets can be useful for student organization.

I also have been a CFF teacher for the past two years. I just finished taking an on-line class about building a Wiki. Unfortunately I am a digital immigrant and I really have to work hard to learn all of this new technology! I find it much easier to learn when someone else shares their tips rather than trying to read about it myself.

Blog Uses

I think blogging would be a great tool to use in the social studies and English classes. I am going to try to get some of my teachers to try using the blog feature through edline this year. Last year some of the English teachers were concerned about student behavior in blogs. They wanted to have some rules set up in their syllabus and assertive discipline plans for when/if the students misbehaved.

Neverending student

As a CFF coach for three years, I have learned that with technology, you are NEVER done learning!

Today's Learning

Image by Extra Ketchup via Flickr

Today we are learning about Google Sites and Blogger.

Perfection not necessary.

Hello everyone. In the past 2 years as a member of CFF I think I have learned more than 1001 things about technology and Web 2.0; at least my tired brain thinks so...

Most importantly I have learned not to worry about finding the perfect app, just find one that works, is safe and does what you need. Technology changes sooooo fast there is always something bigger, better and brighter available just over the horizon.