One of my big arguments against filtering teacher and student internet access at schools is because it blocks connections to amazing resources. Students should learn how to form personal learning networks, and teachers should be utilizing them in their practice as well. Case in point: Out of the (relative) blue, @nporter threw a link at [...]
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I realized earlier this week that I’ve figured out several workarounds for when I’m working on my school computer. With filtration that would have Mao crying foul mixed with a lack of administrative access to install programs or change settings, what works at home doesn’t at school. The setup PC: running Windows XP. Internets: Filtered. [...]
under: Tech Tools
Tags: firefox, powerpoint, print screen, screenshots, skitch, twitbin, twitkit, twitter, workarounds, youtube, zamzar
Tags: firefox, powerpoint, print screen, screenshots, skitch, twitbin, twitkit, twitter, workarounds, youtube, zamzar
In my few short days as an active member of the educational blogging network, I’ve been (somewhat) involved in some stimulating conversations regarding the idea of using Personal Learning Networks in the classroom. I first encountered the idea from a post last week by Clay Burell on his blog, Beyond School. Essentially the idea is [...]
under: Social Networks
Tags: burell, classroom, intrepid teacher, mcintosh, personal learning networks, PLN, questions, richardson, school, skype, technology, twitter, warlick, wildeboer
Tags: burell, classroom, intrepid teacher, mcintosh, personal learning networks, PLN, questions, richardson, school, skype, technology, twitter, warlick, wildeboer
