Clarence’s presentation explaining personal learning networks and their application in the classroom was very interesting…I really like many of his ideas and admire how he incorporates technology into his classroom in a natural and beneficial way. I am amazed at the variety of tools that exist as part of personal learning networks…like voice threads and I-tune pod-casts from university professors. Here are some specific details that I like:
- Personal learning networks are a great way to connect kids with content and people in other parts of the world. This idea of a global audience.
- I-Google tabs are a useful tool to utilize in the classroom to organize and share information sources.
- Using themes then providing pre-screened sources which students follow over time. They must be ready to discuss this information as well as use it in class as required.
- Writing assignments that are posted on a blog/wiki which other students/people can read and respond to.
- Notify parents in advance and once the blogs are set, students are required to share the url with their parents.
- Using “experts” within the class to teach technology to others.
One are of concern was raised during the presentation involved the safety of children on the Internet. As a parent myself, this is a huge concern that I address with my own children by monitoring their use of the computer, the sites they visit as well as discussing the dangers of “strangers” on the internet. Also, I teach my own children (and students) to know their internet source and not to believe everything they read on the internet (any more than TV).
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