Finding international sites was a bit challenging but I managed to find a couple. The first site had move from his original blogspot to an RRS. I’m not sure the difference but it seems to run about the same. The host post things he feels are important and others are encouraged to add their comments and input. Doug Belshaw is a teacher in England and has been hosting a site for some time. He is currently located at http://feeds.dougbelshaw.com/dougbelshaw .
I like his sign on his desk… His site seems to center on a sharing on resources and opinion.
The other site I visited was located at
http://forums.teachingpersonnel.com/blogs/teachuk/archive/2008/02/19/422.aspx
and had a discussion going on about a program in England called “Every Child Matters”. Sounds a lot like “No Child Left Behind”. Since they started their program in 2003, maybe they worked the problems out of their program. I hope so….There is a website for the program if you care to take a look. http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/
21 April, 2008
14 April, 2008
k12
I visited two classroom blogs and found them very informative. It appears that there are two primary uses for blogs in the classroom. (I know there are more, but these two seem to be universal).
First I noticed a tremendous sharing of knowledge and resources. Everything from “what are we doing in my classroom” to “how can I” and “lessons learned”. This is a great place for new teachers, teachers in a rut, and experienced teachers ready to share their expertise. I noticed a lot of very helpful information on how to navigate the blog world.
Second I found teachers who were introducing their students to the world of blogging. This can only be viewed as a good thing considering how connected to the internet these kids will be. It offers students access to people outside their immediate community. For many students, this is completely new to them. Reading many of the blogs, I found the kids warm up to blogging even faster than the teachers do.
All in all my review of blogs relating to k-12 classrooms was very reveling and informative. I liked what I read and I liked how teachers and students were using their blogs.
First I noticed a tremendous sharing of knowledge and resources. Everything from “what are we doing in my classroom” to “how can I” and “lessons learned”. This is a great place for new teachers, teachers in a rut, and experienced teachers ready to share their expertise. I noticed a lot of very helpful information on how to navigate the blog world.
Second I found teachers who were introducing their students to the world of blogging. This can only be viewed as a good thing considering how connected to the internet these kids will be. It offers students access to people outside their immediate community. For many students, this is completely new to them. Reading many of the blogs, I found the kids warm up to blogging even faster than the teachers do.
All in all my review of blogs relating to k-12 classrooms was very reveling and informative. I liked what I read and I liked how teachers and students were using their blogs.
09 April, 2008
ACCESS
I just reviewed Alabama’s Connecting Classroom, Educators and Students Statewide (ACCESS) program website. What an awesome site. Having this resource for the students of Alabama (and other states, I hear) expands the educational opportunities within our schools and certainly benefit any students who dare to “think outside the box.” Course selection was great and courses are being added all the time.
As an educator, I think the benefits of the site can be directed to all our students. All students will benefit from the exposure to this new educational delivery system. Distance learning has been used within our military for years with great results. Our school systems need to embrace this also. As teachers, we should encourage students to investigate this resource and use it to their advantage.
Advance students will enjoy access to greater course selection and students who may need help in a subject will find it on ACCESS. What’s not to like….
As an educator, I think the benefits of the site can be directed to all our students. All students will benefit from the exposure to this new educational delivery system. Distance learning has been used within our military for years with great results. Our school systems need to embrace this also. As teachers, we should encourage students to investigate this resource and use it to their advantage.
Advance students will enjoy access to greater course selection and students who may need help in a subject will find it on ACCESS. What’s not to like….
ALEX
ALEX, which stands for Alabama Learning Exchange, is a resource rich Website available to teachers and educators (and the public). Within these pages you can find Courses of Study, Lesson Plans, Distance Learning resources, useful Web Links, and more. The site is very well organized and easy to use. Within minutes you are directed to useful information and by using these links, you stay within the state of Alabama’s approved curriculum.
I found this site to be absolutely essential in preparing for the classroom. Its easy of navigation allows someone, even as internet “un-savvy” as myself, the opportunity to quickly and accurately find information and resources to enhance my classroom. I especially liked have access to lesson plans. This will give me a starting place as I develop my own lesson plans. I also found many very useful links to sites with resources for the classroom. Very cool. If you’ve never visited ALEX, the time has come. You’ll enjoy it.
I found this site to be absolutely essential in preparing for the classroom. Its easy of navigation allows someone, even as internet “un-savvy” as myself, the opportunity to quickly and accurately find information and resources to enhance my classroom. I especially liked have access to lesson plans. This will give me a starting place as I develop my own lesson plans. I also found many very useful links to sites with resources for the classroom. Very cool. If you’ve never visited ALEX, the time has come. You’ll enjoy it.
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