I have to admit to being a David Warlick groupie so I had already read his article. Our students already learn the way he envisions; we are the ones that are behind!
This year I have been blogging and podcasting with different classes that come into my media center. I have seen some very cool things happen during these sessions. Students who normally have a difficult time staying on task are actually leading their peers in podcasting. Students who find writing boring are blogging and happy to do it because they don't have to do work! :-) That's one of the coolest things about technology; they have fun using the technology and don't even realize they are learning curricular content.
I am hoping that 23 things gives me more ideas to take back to my school and use with my students. I am also hoping to share ideas and strategies with this group of professionals!
Writing on the internet is a daunting prospect. Everything we post is available for the world to see. It definitely makes me realize I need to think carefully and edit my work before posting. However, I think students feel the same way. They are more careful with their work when they know it will be published for everyone to read so they do reread and edit their work.
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