First of all, I am really enjoying setting up my first blog. The fact that I am able to create my own unique space in which to place elements relative to integrating technology and science, has afforded me the opportunity to learn so much not only about blogging, but I’ve also discovered a vast amount of research about technology integration I didn’t know was “out there”. Just today, I found the Suite 101 website which has an article by David Wetzel, “Science blogs in middle and high school” with tips on technology integration strategies for the science classroom.(microsoft clip art photo)
http://teachertipstraining.suite101.com/article.cfm/science_blogs_in_high_and_middle_school_classes
This website has a number of links to related articles and references. It took quite a bit of restraint to pull myself away from reading all the links so that I could take a break to write this reflection! The problem I see myself encountering when constructing my blogs of the future will be effectively sifting through the immense amount of information, videos, virtual worlds, other blogs, etc. to select those that are most purposeful for my blog objectives. There are so many good resources, that it will be difficult to choose among them.
I am looking forward to exchanging ideas with my classmates in MEDT 7464 as the semester progresses!
2 comments:
Diane, I feel the same way. I want to read and post everything. I am really trying to limit the large postings, especially for my students. However, I created a "Treasure Chest of URLs" on my blog, and this is an ongoing list of useful and/or interesting URLs. I plan to continue the Treasure Chest for my students. So, you don't have to create a posting on all URL's and resources. Just list them and let others explore!!!
~Michelle Payne
Diane,
I would like to be able to use blogs in my classroom, but I can't due to firewalls. If you can find a way around them, please share.
Lindsay
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