I was fascinated by everything that I read online related to educational blogs. People in my family often talked about technology isolating people from one another, but I feel that Web 2.0 tools are really focused on connecting people and ideas.
I love how blogging gives people an opportunity to network with other professionals, share ideas for teaching, and teach students critical thinking skills and the importance of understanding all viewpoints. Everyone has the opportunity to express their ideas and opinions, receive feedback from others, and further refine their opinions. Students are able to meaningfully communicate with other students about complex topics and issues. Debates, which foster critical thinking, are started.
One of the most important skills we can teach students is the ability to analyze information. Blogging is a powerful way to do this.
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I like you thought on connecting people and ideas. When I started this class I was scared still am a little. I have open up my own Facebook because this class has encourage me to connect with other using technology. In inservice this month our web teacher show us where she is already using this with her student and it is successful. This in just one more skill for us to learn and teach to students correctly. I look forward to your next blog.
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