Twitterworld...
This week I have done something I thought I would never do, not even if someone paid me. Now, I've not only signed up for a Twitter account, but I paid for it (tuition)!!! Although I have done some playing around with Twitter, I must say that I have not yet recognized this tool as having a significant value in my life. Professionally, I barely have enough time to keep up with a normal day. I understand that the Twitter appeal includes a timely service, especially beneficial to those whose time is limited, for supplying communication connections in your area of interest. However, it seems like just another thing to check or keep up with. I am hoping that my viewpoint will change as I use it during the next few weeks. I am certainly open to it if it will improve my ability to teach children.
Wiki Revolution...
The thought of the masses contributing to create more accurate information makes me cringe. I am definitely one of the teachers the chapter talked about who has a difficult time accepting that Wikipedia is a legitimate vehicle for research. Who's truth is it anyway? Then I thought about it. Is it any different than the "truth" we read from any author? We should be teaching our children to think critically about all information, so why should Wikipedia be exempt? Again, like internet safety, this is a great opportunity to teach our children how to navigate in this new world, not discourage them from it.
I hope you allow your twitter account to grow and become part of your PLN (personal learning network).
ReplyDeleteIn regards to wikipedia - all information no matter where it is from should be viewed with a critical eye. One thing I like about wikipedia is they include links to other sources for the information, so it is more than one stop.