Penny for Your Thoughts?

Fremd High School Ning

Students can learn outside the classroom, beyond simply e-mailing their professor.  It’s collaborative.  However, do you think this could harm the quality of in-class discussions?  I mean, take this blog for example.  I personally would be much more engaged if we discussed some of these topics in a grand conversation.  The conversation would be less linear and the places class discussions go are unpredictable and wonderful!  Plus (and perhaps ironically) I feel more heard.  In a class discussion, 15 or so people would be listening.  Although there is a potential for me to reach MANY, MANY more people online, is that plausible?

 

Mark Twain Mock Trial

Obsessed.  This is perfect for secondary students.  It makes learning relevant and brings the 19^th century into their world.  Not only is it extremely motivating and fun, it’s hysterical!  Check out some of my other favorites:

Hamlet Facebook

History of the World Facebook

Twitter

I’m starting to see the professional opportunities Twitter offers, but I’m still having trouble subscribing to it entirely.  I am way too picky to follow people willy-nilly, and I feel funny following random people I’ve never met.  Although most of my friends have Twitter, few of them use it to Tweet (it’s more popular with the generation below me), and I personally don’t even follow them.  I use it personally as entertainment, to hear funny jokes from some of my favorites (Chelsea Handler, Michael Ian Black, and CollegeHumor).  If I do start following people professionally, I’d want the information they Tweet to be of value to me.  Suggestions?

Ciao!