Although I am not teaching as of today hopefully all that is about to change. at least I have some good prospects. I have used blogger in the past ETEC classes and found that it is a good way to communicate. Some of my classmates posted some very challenging and interesting blogs, or post as I prefer to call them.
When I have the opportunity I will use my blog to communicate with parents and students concerning any and all areas where communication is needed. I think this allows more time and gives the person proper time to think about whatever the issue is. It is for sure better than leaving voice mails or sorting out text messages.
Once established with the students I can see where it can be a wonderful tool such as making assignments as well as remind students of assignments that are due. This would really serve well if a student was sick and had to miss a few days of school allowing homework to be posted. The opportunities are there if everyone knows the procedures and rules.
One method of learning is by actually teaching, so the students could apply some drama and pretend they were teaching when they were in reality sharing knowledge. I think it would work as some people are not shy when on a computer but might be in class. It just might bring out the person who is not shy or bashful.
Almost any subject content could be covered particularly if one wished to add drama to the class work. As we know now "PLAY" is a good learning method and there would be lots of playing on a communication blog.
A good method to describe the weather is using technology. Doing a class last year I showed a video of a hail storm with intense damage and hail larger than a softball. There is no way to make the students understand such a thing as this without seeing it. Try and describe a tornado verbally, it does not even come close to seeing one on a video. We really do not wish to see one in person.
There are and will always be obstacles to teaching with technology. One for sure is all students may not have one. Another is the constant breakdowns of computers, websites that won't open, information that is incorrect. Still it is a good tool that is worth the effort especially when one wishes to apply some real dramatics to their teaching.SSMITH58ETEC524 BLOGSPOT.COM
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