The Technology Poppers Wiki is such a great resource that I can reference when I begin teaching. I love that educators and future educators have collaborated on this Wiki to share new ideas of how to integrate technology into the classroom. I read a lot of great ideas that made me stop and think about how easy it really is to use technology in a simple and time efficient way with students.
I added the idea of using a Web 2.0 tool called CarrotSticks which is a safe online math community for students in grades 1-5. Students can not only continue to master their understanding of math, but they also have the opportunity to play games against other students around the world who are their same skill level. I actually played a couple of games on the website and saw it as a great opportunity to use as either a center or during math time.
After having the opportunity to experiment and explore with the world of Wikis, I think there are so many different educational opportunities available for teachers. Teachers can use them to communicate ideas with other educators, such as resources, educational news, or questions. It can also be used to create a classroom website, or an alternative to a classroom blog. I love that it is an opportunity for teachers and students to interact with technology. I am definitely more interested in doing a bit more detective work about Wikis now that I know how easy they are to create.
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