Check out the techLEARNING blog for cutting edge information about technology and teaching. The article titled “Laptops are 21st Century Pencils” has some interesting insights into different methods being used to integrate laptops into schools as a learning tool.
There is one site referenced in that article that I would like to point you toward. It is called epals and it offers tools for educators to increase communication through technology. They focus on safe methods for students to interact with others through email, blogs, book clubs and a mentoring program that connects students to various local businesses. There are many tools for teachers to use in the classroom and it includes a forum where teachers can share ideas and projects or find support in the confusing world of digital technology. Epals and edublogs both have safe and easy to use blogging tools to incorporate in the classroom. I am going to set one up for my next unit on existentialism in my honors Humanities class to allow students to share ideas and support each other.
Anyone else using blogs or other technology tools in their classrooms? How successful has it been?
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