Saturday, January 10, 2009

Thing23-Last Thing

Last thing is such a misnomer. I feel like I am just beginning to learn about Web 2.0 and about how to teach. I have always advocated and used hands-on, real world learning but this takes it to a whole new level. My goals from this class are small:

  • create a paperless classroom where all assignments are completed in blogs, wikis, podcasts, vodcasts, and other applications
  • convince every teacher in my school to take this class
  • present Web 2.0 ideas to our board
  • have 1 to 1 computers in my school and eliminate traditional textbooks
  • establish WebPals as an international program of cultural exchange between classes around the world
  • develop my own PLN

Thanks Ron, this was the best class I have ever taken. I can never look at any education situation the same.

Posted by concretekax at 1/10/2009 04:40:00 PM

8 comments:

  1. SchneiderJanuary 11, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    WOW
    You have stated all my goals, then kept going. I need to rethink what needs to be done at Comstock Park. Thank you for stretching my thought processes.

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  2. concretekaxJanuary 12, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Thanks Harold. Congrats on being done and keep in touch.

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  3. SchneiderJanuary 13, 2009 at 12:02 PM

    Harold Schneider

    hschneider@cppschools.com

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  4. SchneiderJanuary 15, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Decided to use moodle, see it here:

    http://moodle.remc8.k12.mi.us/course/view.php?id=581

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  5. Greg MileskiJanuary 16, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    Nice job on finishing. I'll see you on Monday for our inservice. Roode will be later for the morning part, but he'll be in his room by 12:30 Monday. See ya there.

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  6. Kim BluntJanuary 19, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Kax, thanks for you input through these activities. Your comment the other day about 10 minute mail was perfect timing, I had a link for MailCatch but had forgotten about it and between the 2 services I created 25 blogspot accounts for a class on short notice.

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  7. SchneiderJanuary 25, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    See my first new tech use since class inspiration: http://schneiderwebdesign.blogspot.com/

    I am having my Web Design class blog at this site rather than forcing in class discussions. Since the class is self paced (within deadlines) students are all over the lessons. Some students will work ahead to finish the designated content, so they can learn advanced web design concepts through other tutorials. I know tough way of doing things, but students seem to go for it!

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  8. concretekaxFebruary 9, 2009 at 7:52 PM

    Hey Harold, I just checked out your blog that your class is doing. It appears to working good for you. I am doing a paperless class in two 8th grade classes. Our blog is woodtech.edublogs.org The kids have just started their own blogs. We are taking a break from it and building balsa towers. We will post about them when we get done.

    I am also wondering if you have a camera and microphone and would like to set up a Skype call between our students????

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