learning all i can

I enjoyed this task very much. There was a lot to learn from both Classroom 2.0 as well as from Ning. I found a site that had Games That Teach History which included lots of topics that teachers had submitted in the form of games such as “hangman,” “walk the plank,” etc. Some of the games were far too advanced for middle school but I liked the whole concept as most students learn really well through games. Also, I liked that teachers from all over could join and contribute.

From Ning, I happened on a notice from NBC News that is partnering with hotchalk.com to provide archival video footage specifically for schools to use. I found some of the same videos that You Tube has but without the ads. That is a big plus, as is the fact that I can be pretty sure of searching through appropriate material - very helpful if ever doing spontaneous searching during class if a topic arises. I joined that group and look forward to lots of good things.

I really am not much of an online social networker as I much prefer the face-to-face kind of networking. I’m sure that is a product of my age (old) and personality (maybe slow to trust?), so I don’t know how much I would really use the site for that kind of thing. I did enjoy reading some of the posts going back and forth though, so who knows? Maybe I will become a real social networker because of this course.