How Are You Using On-LIne Networking?

Thanks to Principal Jonathan Martin for pointing me to this great video and these insightful questions!

Please think about how you are using online networking in ways beyond the merely social (i.e. Facebook). Are you using on-line networking at all to communicate with others who share your passions and hobbies and with whom you could share your own “good ideas.”

Advice for New Bloggers

On Wednesday I will be visiting Mr. Field's writing class to help them start blogs.  As experienced bloggers, what advice do you have for the class?

Thoughts on This Video?

This is an excerpt from Will Richardson's TED Talk from a few weeks ago.  What are your thoughts? Are there implications for education?

Today's Assignment - Friday, February 11, 2011

Let's create a Google Presentation on Cellphones in schools:

I started with the first slide - now it is your turn - Here is the link to the presentation.

Have fun!

With A Cellphone in School I Can...

Please add to the Google Doc on things that having a cellphone in school allows you to do.

Today's Assignment - Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Finish yesterday's assignment if you have not done so.

Today's assignment:

I heard on the radio this morning that there is discussion by some at the Massachusetts State House regarding banning cell phones in schools.

What would you say to your elected officials about this?

Please find some on-line resources and write a post about why you think this is either a good or bad idea.

Today's Class - Making a Voki

When and How Kids Should Learn to Type

I Will Give You My Trust

I Need My Teachers To Tweet

I Learned How To Write Without School

Sugata Mitra: Catalyst of Curiousity