As part of a graduate course I just completed at RMHS, I am reflecting on how my teaching boundaries have been expanded by Web 2.0 technologies. I must say I am starting to truly realize the changes in me, and in my teaching.With our recent spring-like weather, I visited Long Beach in Gloucester, MA and went for a beautiful walk with my husband and kids. Part of what I was thinking about was the current academic year and all the changes I've tried to incorporate. Perhaps, that's what I love so much about teaching -- there is always something new to teach and someone new to teach it to!
I'm at a point in my instruction where I cannot separate my messages and lessons from the delivery systems, the technologies. I am reminded of a famous quote on choreography. True dance, true art is when you can't see the dance and not hear the music, and not hear the music without seeing the dance. I think I'm there...with my teaching, that is. I can't hear the teaching without seeing the teachnology and I can't see the technology without thinking how I could use it to teach. I'm there, I really am.
What has been the impact on you? What are you teaching and how are you teaching it using Web 2.0 capabilities? Feel free to comment!
1 comment:
Hello Mrs. F....
Love your blog.
I especially love your wish to become fluent in the language of math.
Math is a language. Many times, when people come to the US and don't speak English yet, math is often the easiest subject because they''re already familiar with that language!
Sra. A.
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