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This mind map about Social Software Interactions was found on flickr. Although I thought it was just a social picture sharing site it seems there is alot more variety than that.
Many classroom now use mind mapping on computers in the classroom at the beginning of a topic to gain insight into students prior knowledge [...]


Posted at: March 6th, 2008 - 9:33 pm - Number of Comments » 2

On reflection on the previous post about digital storytelling I thought about where publishing takes place and how we share products with a wider audience.  The use of social software such as blogs is a great place to publish students work as it allows the students to view, have their work commented on and reflect [...]


Posted at: March 6th, 2008 - 9:06 pm - Number of Comments » 1

The movie on Tim blog about Digital Storytelling discusses the benefits of sharing stories as well as keeping these as momentos of loved ones.
A great way I could see Digital storytelling in the classroom is to enhance critical literacy skills. When making Digital stories students should consider audience, delivery, visual cues and how their [...]


Posted at: March 6th, 2008 - 8:37 pm - Number of Comments » 0

Ella’s podcast on blogging and assessment had many valid points however I believe it is important to not use it just as a summative form of assessment.  The nature of blogging allows for discussion and reflection to also take place and inform students learning.


Posted at: March 6th, 2008 - 8:24 pm - Number of Comments » 0