In chapter six-titled The Social Web it consists of information regarding the web. Throughout reading this chapter I learned a lot of valuable information on how to do different types of shortcuts while using the web. I found the section on Diigolet toolbar to be very valuable for myself. I have never heard of this tool before, I find it to be very valuable when searching for educational information throughout the web.
In chapter nine titled Social Networks it consists of information regarding social networks throughout the World Wide Web. I have never heard of Ning before. I found it to be a great tool that allows children and teachers from around the world to connect. I also like the idea of how Elementary teachers use the network as an art center for individual learners. I feel Ning is a great tool for students to show their artistic ability through a social media site.
I found the article Social Networking Goes to School a great article. Now that everything today is based upon social networking I do think it is a great way for students and educators to use a social networking site to stay connected in and outside of school. According to Silvia Rosenthal Tolisano, “social networking has changed the way educators teach and students learn.” I find this to be very true just with blogging. Looking at educational blogs I found a lot of professional development links that were posted for educators. I feel social networking is a great way for teachers to stay up to date and connected with the education world.
I found the article Tweacher (n): The Twitter Enhanced Teacher to have a lot of great ideas on how to use twitter as an educational tool. My favorite was how a teacher can set up an online poll and then the students can tweet their answer. I find this to be very fun and exciting for students to use. Twitter can also be used as a collaborative way for students to write creatively. Overall, I feel this article had a lot of great educational ideas for teachers to use to stay connected with their students through twitter.
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