Computer Teacher, Teach Thy Self!

The very begining to blogging is to start reading blogs. One of my favorite bloggers once said ( I am paraphrasing) “when I don’t blog it doesn’t mean I don’t have enough time to write, I don’t have enough time to read”. Blogging takes on many different steps. The first of which is reading, being aware of how others blog.  I have about 30 “feeds” that I try to read on a daily basis. ( Some of the bloggers I look up to read 200+ feeds a day!) From these blogs I find out about new technology, D.O.P.A reform, and online resources that I currently use to learn about Web 2.0.

 In the book Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts Will Richardson suggests that using an aggregator to find and continue reading blogs you find relevant is and important first step. We will eventually explore bloth Bloglines and Netvibes as a resource to keep your feeds organized. 

Your assignment:

Look at Will Richardson’s blog post on what is happening in a Middle School class using the book Guerrilla Season. Will Richardson who did something similar in his journalism class writes:

Just a quick link to another example of how teachers can use blogs to enhance the reading of a book in class by extending conversations past the school day, linking to resources and relevant materials, inviting parents to read and study with their children, inviting students from other parts of the country to collaborate and have students learn directly from interacting with the author of the book. What a concept!

1. Explain how your perception of education would change if all your teachers were using Web 2.0 technology as a part of regular instruction. 

2. Why do you think this type of education is also called learner centered?

3. In a mature fashion, please describe how you feel teachers could change to motivate you to study and participate in class more?

Please write your full name and class period to recieve credit.