This blog should help us not only explore topics in a "new" way, but will also allow us to more fluidly bounce ideas off each other and collaborate on projects. It doesn't really represent the utilization of a new teaching/learning strategy, but instead, is more of a way to employ an old strategy in a new format. In the past, sharing ideas in a classroom was more limited as individuals in the class gave their ideas verbally or written answers were shared within groups. In no way did this allow for every voice to be heard by all students. Now, through blogging, we have a platform for all class members' voices to be heard on all topics in a way that allows for much more reaction and collaboration. This also assists in making all students more accountable for being thinkers. While this may start off as a bit intimidating to some, we will work together to help everyone gain a comfort level with the process. The main way we will utilize the blog is in posing regular questions or theses that pertain to the big picture issues we will be discussing in class (probably one every 10 days to 2 weeks.) Students will be assigned the task of not only providing their own insights on the initial posting, but will also be asked to read and respond to the postings of other students as well.
Through this methodology, we will be practicing skills that fit the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS*S) and Performance Indicators for Students:
1. Creativity and Innovation
2. Communication and Collaboration (*a special area of emphasis for us)
3. Research and Information Fluency
4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making
5. Digital Citizenship
6.Technology Operations and Concepts
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