For classrooms that are using blogs I was able to find one that students could find other students, news, student entries, and assignments for teachers. I thought this was a creative way for teachers to have an outside source which builds on learning development. There are rules to show students what to post and what not to post. It is a great idea to incorporate classroom assignments on the blog because if students didn’t catch it in class they can check the blog.
Another blog site that I was able to locate was structured as a CMIS (Curriculum Materials Information Services) site. “The accessibility of the Internet and developments in technology have created a new publishing medium where anyone can publish online to make their work instantly available to a huge audience,” as published in the Resourcing the Curriculum link. There is also comprehensive links such as: Focus, Professional, and School which establishes information on literature, associations, and library support.
Other classrooms are using web based programs to enhance information presented in class. I have found teachers use blogs to give students a more academic based forum. Within the blog there are links to other recommended sites that they should be familiar with. This is a great way to broaden the curriculum for students. Students have also found blogs to be a source to communicate ideas whether good or bad.
Teachers are finding it more accessible to incorporate technology in the classroom. To develop skills that actually enhance the learning of students is increased with technology. Many teachers find power points and video conferencing to be an advantage in giving out large portions of information in a more convenient way. To engage children in learning is to make sure you have techniques which allow them to stay focused in and out of class.
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