Thursday, November 6, 2008

Blocked

Edutopia has many sources for teachers and media specialists that are integrating technology in their teaching. Here is an article on working around filters with good points on advocating for access and teaching "digital citizenship." One recommendation,

When Honeycutt introduces Web 2.0 tools to schools, he often starts with a virtual sandbox in which teachers can play with new applications before granting access to students. "We need to create places where teachers can take chances," Honeycutt says. “Every district needs to anoint some teachers to play with Web 2.0 tools in a safe, hypothetical environment. I call it taming the tool. Teachers need time to consider, 'Under what conditions would we allow this tool into the classroom?'
Hey, that's you MILI participants!

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