We each contribute pieces of knowledge guiding us to further resources of information and developing yet further knowledge when we team up with other bloggers. That is the “exponential” learning Siemens refers to in the video The Network Is the Learning. I checked out EFL Classroom 2.0 and Classroom 2.0 and found the forum topics interesting... things I would look for as a teacher. It is incredible that all the information is available and is extremely current. I did not choose to join and I also wanted to “surf” for more possibilities.
Using Voice Thread in the classroom. I have been intrigued by Voice Thread since we began to use it in this class. I found this website in Ning. It is fairly current and offered me some general ideas on what to do with Voice Thread in the classroom. There was a section titled Global Collaboration. A section devoted to Participating in a Collaborative Progressive Story Project and another Following Up to the President’s speech on Sept. 8th. These ideas proved to me that my ESL students could potentially join groups and practice Speaking, Reading, Listening, and Writing. There was also a place for Technical questions. The possibilities are endless, but I will admit although there were current participants, participation was not as voluminous as we would hope which just goes to show collaboration is still very new.
Word Surfing: online English practice, words of the day links to a free learn English webpage It is not the most current but can provide extra resources. Checking out these social websites demonstrated how the search for information and collaborators is available.
Using Voice Thread in the classroom. I have been intrigued by Voice Thread since we began to use it in this class. I found this website in Ning. It is fairly current and offered me some general ideas on what to do with Voice Thread in the classroom. There was a section titled Global Collaboration. A section devoted to Participating in a Collaborative Progressive Story Project and another Following Up to the President’s speech on Sept. 8th. These ideas proved to me that my ESL students could potentially join groups and practice Speaking, Reading, Listening, and Writing. There was also a place for Technical questions. The possibilities are endless, but I will admit although there were current participants, participation was not as voluminous as we would hope which just goes to show collaboration is still very new.
Word Surfing: online English practice, words of the day links to a free learn English webpage It is not the most current but can provide extra resources. Checking out these social websites demonstrated how the search for information and collaborators is available.
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI glad that you found some useful resources.
Dr. Burgos