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One of the main goals of this blog is to share the information I collect with other educators who may just now be starting to use Web 2.0 technologies in the classroom. By now, my love of gadgets and the many technology tools out there should be clear. However, as many well-established educators within the Web 2.0 niche will tell you, tools will only get you so far. To gain insight into how I can best apply these tools to better serve my students, I turn to the following top educational blog sites. Please note that this list is by no means exhaustive, and it is always expanding. It is my hope that you will read and subscribe to these blogs and from them, begin to locate others. As you do, please do not hesitate to contact me so that I can help spread the word!
Top Educational Blog Sites for August 2007
Classroom 2.0: Get here and join…. now! This is the social networking site for those interested in using computer technology (especially Web 2.0) in the classroom. This was the first online teaching community I joined, and I firmly believe it to be one of the most comfortable and effective networking sites for those to to this subject. How often have you felt alone in your struggles to improve education through technology and innovative teaching practices? Well, stop it! Get over to the Classroom 2.0 site now and join. When you get there, add me as a friend so that we can start planning that joint classroom blogging or podcast project!
Education/Technology: Tim Lauer is the principal at Lewis Elementary School in Portland, Oregon. I enjoy his site because I can see what he and those in his circle are doing with technology and reflect on ways I can incorporate similar practices into my classroom.
Teaching Generation Z: Graham Wegner, author of this blog, is an Australian educator who uses Web 2.0 technologies to teach technology leadership. This blog never fails to provide updates on breaking news in our field. I have really come to value this blog. Graham provides consistent insight into what it means to ‘look over the shoulder’ of teachers who are well-versed and expert in using collaborative technology to instruct and excite their students.
Durff’s Blog: Lisa Durff is an avid podcaster and webcaster. I first met her through Classroom 2.0, and it is through her that I first became aware of the Webcast Academy project – a hands on, collaborative training center for anyone interested in learning about how to create and produce webcasts. Lisa is also an active member of the EdTechTalk information portal, and her blog is definitely one to watch.
Kevin Honeycutt’s ESSDACK Site Central: Kevin Honeycutt is perhaps one of the most energized people I have come across in the Web 2.0 education world. His Driving Questions in Education video podcasts never fail to get my mind going, and I look forward to listening to them regularly. Very good stuff.
Speed of Creativity: Wes Fryer offers up thought provoking and meaningful topics for discussion that really give you something to mull over. Do your self a favor, get over to his site and subscribe to the article and podcast feeds. You won’t be sorry.
Cool Cat Teacher Blog: Vicki Davis is a very well-established educator, blog author, and webcast talk show host. She is a founding member of Women of Web 2.0 and a contributor to the Tech Learning blog. Please be sure to subscribe to the Cool Cat Teacher feed to learn more about creating improved student performance and excitement through the use of such cutting edge tools as blogs, wikis, podcasts, digital storytelling (video making), and other Web 2.0 tools.
Thoughts from a Technospud: Author Jennifer Wagner works with Pre K through 6th grade teachers – providing ways for them to effectively use technology in the classroom. Her tips for teachers and stories of what it is like to be the go to educational technology resource contact are fantastic. Along with Lisa Durff, Jennifer is also an active member of the EdTechTalk information portal.
Jason Hando’s Clever Learning Blog: Jason is a head teacher in the technology faculty at an independent school in Sydney, Australia. His blog provides a collection of thoughts, resources, and ramblings on the topic of clever learning from the perspective of students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
TipLine – Gates’ Computer Tips: Last but most certainly not least we have Mr. Jim Gates’ TipLine Computer Tips blog. I met Jim through a Moodle class I took through GlobalClassrooms, and he never fails to provide insights into issues I find perplexing. His jovial demeanor, caring spirit, and knowledge regarding the use of Web 2.0 technology in the classroom are unmatched in the field.
Keep an eye on future postings like this one, as I would like to make them a regular part of this blog. Again, please provide comments as you come across other useful blogs dealing with the use of Web 2.0 technology in the classroom. I look forward to hearing from you… Technorati Tags: blogs, education technology, top
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I object! I am NOT!!! My blog is nothing to watch!
See folks, Durff is just too much! Not only is she always willing to lend a hand, but she’s modest to boot!