Thing #2 Web 2.0 Cat's Creation Whiteboard

Cat's Creation

http://k12learning20.wikispaces.com/file/view/a_day_in_the_life_of_web_2_0_AppC.pdf

My thoughts on assisting my students by bringing Digital Learning into the classroom after reading the article above by David Warlick.

I love the process that is taking place on this campus being discussed in the article. The students are ACTIVELY involved in the learning process and in THEIR learning process. The use of the various forms of technology gives the students an understanding and experience in how the world communicates and shares information outside the walls of school.

The “buy in” by teachers is fantastic. They are clearly working collaboratively to connect the learning across the many subject areas and making the connect visible to all involved. Accountability is evident by the sharing of ideas and content to be covered. The use of classroom Wikis does away with the traditional form of “Lesson Plans”. I see it as a great way to compile and store information making it easily visible to all. By being visible to all it can increase the parent accountability to the learning process as well.

I liked seeing how Ms. L developed her student’s critical thinking skills by encouraging them to comment on their classmates blogs. The use of these blogs and Mr. P’s format for allowing students to create study guides plays into the various differentiation that is going on among his students. Again this process supports the concept that students are responsible for their learning as well as the educators. It is teaching students how to create and use their skills while seeing what their classmates construct as well.

The ability of administration to view and be an active part of the wikis and blogs shows the support of the educators on all levels. This district is clearly aligned and desires to move it’s students to success in the years to come. This format of learning can engage students and encourage them to remain in school and fulfill their education, and possibly encourage them to continue to pursue a higher education upon graduation from high school.