It’s surprising to me that in 2010, there are still big districts that are blocking all Web 2.0 apps — wikis, blogs, etc. These are some of the most powerful tools we have for differentiating instruction. I have to think
NSBA-"Explore ways in which [you] could use social networking for educational purposes"
Kudos to the NSBA for a forthcoming report that urges schools to relax restrictions on the use social networking technologies at schools. It’s about time that educational policymakers (and politicians) recognize that these technologies are important tools for differentiating instruction,
Internet blocking – help me understand
I’ve been thinking about Internet filtering and blocking in schools, trying to puzzle through the shades of gray and understand how current policies in this area can seem like a good idea to anyone. I understand that filtering is mandated