Thing 1 and 2

I am participating in 23 things because I need assistance in learning about the "things" that my students already know! In order for me to teach this generation of learners I must understand how they are learning and the vehicles that can be used to reach and teach them. Using the tools of technology is not only fun and relevant for the students but also fun for the teachers! Of course there will be a continuous learning curve as technology keeps changing which is our challenge. The traditional classroom is going to have to change...it will need to come from within but also from above. A shared vision and plan must arise!

The question of knowing that anyone can read anything that you put on the internet is a serious one. Not only for our adults but for our children. There are so many little ways that people gather imformation (What car are you most like - personality gathering info, what is your favorite movie...). There is also more of a willingness to "trust" than there is to be wary of these things. I am sure that there are dangers out there that we don't even know about. We need to be on top of this and really need to educate our kids - constantly. I can only do that if I am knowledgeable as well.