O.k. So here I am musing over my personal and professional perspectives on this "New World" technology. I think I must have an incling now as to what all those explorers of historical antiquity must have felt...a bit like going over the deep end, sailing off to the great unknown perhaps?
It feels that at times hyperlinked text can be a huge morase that can easily distract, dismay, and deflect your attention from the task at hand ( I am already pressing on one hour....have I used my time wisely? I still have to make lunches for tomorrow!) However, it also strikes me as a tool that in very capable hands can be used to redirect, to complement and corroborate all the great ideas that have already been imparted in the classroom. I often think though, there should be an advisory issued "USE AT OWN RISK, especially under a time constraint!"
From a professional pespective I am reticent, and perhaps a bit of a technophobe when it comes to the true pedagogical benefit (although willing to be convinced otherwise), but from a personal point of view I think there is a unique opportunity to discover the great escape or the great find (perfect for the musing mommy or one just in need of some good musical accompaniment).
My one caveat would be to consider Michael Frante's cautionary tale and wonder if this translates into the technologies of the 21st century?
Monday, February 15, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
INTREPID ADVENTURES
My favourite trip I am still waiting for!
(Although sipping on a fine Burgundy wine, with a warm fresh baguette, sweet brie and some very cool friends along the Seine people watching les parisienne...and lying on a hot rock soaking up the French River vibe following the route of the Coureur des bois come pretty close)
My dream trip will be my favourite trip I am still waiting for!
I decided to participate with e-adventures to explore the possibilities of the electronic platform. Students today are being hardwired to have certain electronic expectations and I want to be able to provide the opportunity to facilitate learning as, of, and for with the added allure of the electronic vista. A few more goodies to add to my toolkit!
(Although sipping on a fine Burgundy wine, with a warm fresh baguette, sweet brie and some very cool friends along the Seine people watching les parisienne...and lying on a hot rock soaking up the French River vibe following the route of the Coureur des bois come pretty close)
My dream trip will be my favourite trip I am still waiting for!
I decided to participate with e-adventures to explore the possibilities of the electronic platform. Students today are being hardwired to have certain electronic expectations and I want to be able to provide the opportunity to facilitate learning as, of, and for with the added allure of the electronic vista. A few more goodies to add to my toolkit!
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