Session Five

This week's class discussion was good and informative from others perspectives. When I found it a challenge to find a use for a resource in the classroom, someone else seems to have one (way to collaborate). The ideas for Web2.0 tools are unlimited for educational use. With the exception of twitter. I thought I was alone in not really seeing that as useful in the classroom but I'm not. I admire those who are in the course and start using or exploring right away with their students. For me, I am still quite timid about using these resources so I'm still using the information as practice for the most part. However, Louis did mention that he was hoping we would not sit on all this but, use it beyond Stritch, I don't think as a educator we will be allowed to do that. So don't worry Louis us slow learners are catching up!

session four

I have really learned a lot about all of the tools and resources that are available. This week I exposed myself to twitter, and social book marking. I see all of the tools being used for education as well as personal. Twitter is something that I believe students can use but I would not take the content to seriously. While opinions matter, sometimes you want the facts. Students still how to res each and be able to determine what is good information. I like the idea of pod casting for creative speaking, it could give students confidence in public as they assess themselves its like instant feedback.