educator

Web 2.0 was challenging, but well worth the effort.  I learned so much about the latest tools available to educators to help improve the way we teach, research, and collaborate.  My favorite tool was Page-flakes.  I plan to use it personally and professionally.  It is a great way to save different resources in one place.  I am very thankful for [...]

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Not sure how I would use this with my fifth grade class.  We have to be very careful when using Social Networking with young students.  However, I do see the benefit for educators.  I really enjoyed the “Learning 2.0 site and the video about “Teaching Density”.  I think its great that there is a place where teachers can go [...]

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This was the most time consuming task for me, however it was time well spent.  I will definitely use this tool professionally.  It is a great way to manage varies resources.  I like having everything on one page and right at my finger tips. The bookmarks are my favorite.  I plan to seek out other educational websites to add to my bookmarks.  I am always [...]

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I listened to “Obstacles to Opportunities Keynote 2007, Whys and Wherefores”, by Brian Crosby a 5th grade teacher.  He has taught school for 26 years.  Mr. Crosby is clearly in tune with how technology can enhance learning.  He uses blogging to improve student confidence and writing.  He also uses Digital Video in many ways.  The one [...]

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