Social Bookmarking 1

I have a computer in my classroom, as well as, a Promethean board. However, we have a computer lab that I can access but have always steered away from because I teach Pre-K. After reading the article about web-based bookmarking I now think it could be possible for me to take my whole class in to the lab and have a productive lesson. Prior to reading this article I never let my kids on the internet unless it was on the Promethean board or I went to the site for them, i.e. Starfall, and then let them navigate in that site. I had no idea you could bookmark on the web so that every computer could access the same links and sites. I had only bookmarked to my computer. I also think it would be neat way to share between our Pre-K classes. For the most part we are all located at different schools so we don't see each other often. But by doing web-based bookmarks we could share lessons we did and web pages we loved.

Blogging

Wow, who knew blogging could open so many doors. I had never blogged previously to the computer class that I am currently in. It is an awesome way to motivate children in journal writing, book reports, and posting things they have learned. As well as, keep parents informed about what is going on in the classroom and give them an insight as to what is going on in the classroom through pictures and videos. I love it and can't wait to use it more! I was planning on making a website but I think using a blog will be so much easier to create and easier to update.

Literacy and Technology

How are they related? How do you teach them? Is technology just another genre in literacy?

I think that it is a new genre, however not one that you teach and just leave alone for the rest of the year. Technology is a great way to teach kids to read, write and listen to each other and one that motivates them. Teachers need to over come their fear and start learning about the ever changing world of technology and how it can change and enhance their classrooms.