Betty’s Instructional Technology Blog

This is my first post. I recently attended a phenomenal workshop at Kean University that introduced me to the concept of the Read/Write web. I came home so excited and ready to introduce my K-8 district to this wonderful new world.

When I returned to work, I was inundated with school life – answering emails, working with teachers and students, and solving various technology problems. So, Web 2.0 was put on the “back burner.”

Over the holiday break, I had the opportunity to take some time to watch a great introductory workshop offered by Atomic Learning on Web 2.0. Again, my Interest was piqued. I also had the opportunity to read Will Richardson’s book Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts and other Web Tools for Classrooms. (my favorite Christmas present next to my ipod touch) I was hooked.

My New Year’s Resolution is to begin entering this new world. The biggest challenge I see at the moment is where to begin. I have read so much. (although I know I have barely scratched the surface) I now have a netvibes account and have checked it each day to continue to learn more. I am hoping to use this blog to share ideas for using these tools with students in my district. I will begin with 5th and 6th graders. I am looking for ideas.

I plan to offer workshops to 5th and 6th grade teachers at the end of this month helping them to integrate technology into the curriculum and implement our NJ Technology Standards. I hope to use this blog as a tool to share ideas, successes, and frustrations.

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