So many ideas, so many startups, so many horrible names (but it's cool if you make your own)... How does this prospector sift through the rippling mountain Web 2.0 spring in search of golden nuggets?
Horrible metaphor. Actually, I think it was an allegory. I have to be witty now that I am John Blogsalot. And I obviously need a different title for my blog. Something Web 2.0-ey. Like Barfka or maybe Snoozle. Probably taken.
I have done some reading, searching for Web 2.0, and what I came across has to do with the worst of the Web 2.0 (and no, not just the names). I know it is a matter of preference, what works and what does not. Just because the technology and applications are out there does not mean that they are something wonderful. What I want to know is how can I effectively use these applications with my elementary students? How will I get the most out of the Web 2.0? If I were their older brother or sister, the answer would probably be about how much fun it is to post party pics and add cool applications on Facebook which would compare my friends to the sandwich that best represents them (I was hoping to be some awesome burger, but I am plain cheese cut into quarters).
How can I be effective and safe?
Ideas welcome.
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3 comments:
Nice job with the posts...keep it up!
I just discovered http://mnemograph.com/ through a twitter link. I think it could be a great tool in the elementary class. Create time lines with pictures for anything. Have them tell their family history, community history, about their weekend... Just another way to tell a story. See www.cogdogblog.com 's 50 ways to tell a story
Darren, you bring up some very good questions. What is really worthwhile in our tech labs? Love your satire and wit!
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