Way to go, Bob!

Congratulations to Dr. Gossett for completing the Classroom Learning 2.0 project. Bob's last post is an inspiring editorial regarding his own experience with Web 2.o and thoughts about its place in the world of education. If you are stuck in neutral, and can't seem to get back to the project, read Bob's Blog (The Crow's Nest) for some motivation!

Sidetracked?

Although the course is designed to be completed in 9 or 10 weeks, it is taking most of us longer than that. There is no deadline, so just get back to it when you can. Don't forget the CEUs you are earning!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Justin, Betty, and Ellen on completing the Classroom Learning 2.0 course!

If you've been sidetracked from the project or feel that you don't have time to work on it, don't worry. Some "Things" take longer than others. Maybe you could try to do one "Thing" this week instead of two. There is no real deadline on completing the course, but you should try to spend a little time in it each week. Keep up the good work, and check out other people's blogs for inspiration!

Too Many Accounts?

Google Reader hs been a great tool to help me keep up with each of your Blogs. My plan was to stay a few "Things" ahead of the group so I could anticipate any questions or problems that might arise. However, some of you are WAY ahead, and your posts are proving to be quite useful to those of us who are a few Things behind. A common complaint seems to be with the number of usernames and passwords that must be created to complete this course. As suggested by Jackie with the California School Library Association, it's a good idea to write them all down in a handy-dandy notebook. (Like Blues Clues for you parents with small children!) And remember: we are just trying Things; we don't have to integrate all of them into the curriculum!

You will love COMMONCRAFT!

http://www.commoncraft.com/ is a site that provides 3-minute videos that introduce complex subjects "in Plain English". Several videos have to do with technology. You'll notice that some Commoncraft videos match some of our "Things". Please check out at least one!

Blogs in Plain English
Online Photo Sharing in Plain English
Phishing Scams in Plain English
Podcasting in Plain English
RSS in Plain English
Social Bookmarking in Plain English
Social Media in Plain English
Social Networking in Plain English
Twitter in Plain English
Web Search Strategies in Plain English
Wikis in Plain English

14 Bloggers and Counting!

I've just spent the last hour catching up on everyone's blogs. Members of our blogroll include Justin, Ellen, Jay, Don S, Don W, Bunny, John W, Bob, Betty, Philip, Patty, Gerry, Ginny, and Patricia. Most people have had some fun with the Avatars, and everyone is off to a good start. Please take a minute now and then to see what your fellow CBHS bloggers are up to. I think you will find some useful insights regarding some "Things".

"Bloom's Taxonomy Blooms Digitally"

As we all progress through the Classroom Learning 2.0 Project, we may occasionally question the relevance of certain "Things" to our particular classroom situations.
I came across ths article today that might help explain why these technical skills are critical to today's students. This revision to Bloom's Taxonomy applies "digital terms" to each level of Thinking Skills.
Bloom's Taxonomy Bloom Digitally
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