I am participating in 23 Things to learn about using new technology in the school library. It is now so easy for students to locate all kinds of information, but librarians and teachers are needed to help them use it in creative, collaborative and appropriate ways. I do not tweet and have never even texted, so I hope to explore all kinds of interactive media.
Thing 1 showed an ideal situation. It is very exciting to think about all the possibilities, but schools are still constrained by budget, access, security and accountability questions.
I remember writing out first drafts by hand and then typing the final copy, so writing on a computer is a piece of cake. I just have to remember to go back and re-read everything before hitting 'send' in order to catch typos and other mistakes.
Welcome - love your backdrop! I think you are going to find that the school system restraints are less than ever before online - HOWEVER, the onus is now on us to show kids how to use technology wisely. Happy surfing!
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