I thought the guest speakers were a good attrition. It was nice to hear from people who had completed the program and are now working. A good conclusion to the summer classes. They shared some good ways to implement technology in the classroom, and their real world perspective was refreshing.
I think the wallwisher thing could be an interesting way to do things. It is really hard to imagine what tools like this I will want to use because having my own classroom seems so removed and far away.
The discussion about etiquette was interesting. I think that it is quite rude to text during a conversation with another person. I also think that teachers can instill this etiquette into their students.
x2 Pete on the comment about having one's own classroom seeming far away ... maybe it will seem closer after spending some time in a classroom this fall!
ReplyDeleteI think the etiquette question is an important one. Just because we may employ new technology in our classrooms doesn't mean we can't attempt to address respectful behaviors around the use of this technology.
I agree that teachers can serve a role in imparting good etiquette. Obviously parents and other adult mentors play a big part in it as well though. I think that setting clear behaviour guidelines at the beginning of the school year can make a big difference though!!
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