It was really interesting thinking about how sharing has been redefined through the ages. What once started as a necessity to survival by sharing food and resources has now been completely revamped with the introduction of technology. The concept of audience is now remarkably different - what was once a teacher with a red pen is now conceivably the world. We are now able to share as both teachers and learners with the click of a button.
With the new skills I have picked up in creating Google Sites it should be a lot easier to organise the information in the class site, as well as create unit plans for upcoming weeks. I am particularly excited about creating a unit plan following Learn - Create - Share to really engage my students.
Being able to create more order with the Class Site means that hopefully we are able to reach a wider audience and be able to engage more parents. I think this is an essential part of education and will reinforce how important it is to embrace the use of technology in class.
Kia Ora Ben. Wow, it is great to see your blog, I really like your layout! I too enjoyed the DFI session today with the sites learning. Can't believe I missed your tutu with my picture on our shared doc. I need to be more vigilant. Looking forward to watching you share the learning with your class and colleagues.
ReplyDeleteHi Ben,
ReplyDeleteGreat to read your reflections. I too am looking forward to using Google Sites to create unit plans. I like your idea of using "Learn, Create, Share"as a framework. Tino Pai
Hi Ben, can I just say having a google site will also help your principal check your planning easier AND it makes life easy for your reliever if they can go into your site before they enter your classroom to see what you are teaching.
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Hi Ben,
ReplyDeleteI agree, we are re-defining the art of teaching with our new technology opportunities. I envy you that you are so fluent with all of this stuff and are able to implement it so quickly and effortlessly!
Your students are benefiting as you model being a student yourself in an increasingly linked global community.
:)Es