As per the video, the teachers are talking about collaborative writing. It's a group from the Vail District in Ariznoa that created a Wiki with different lesson plans, courses and stuff to teach about every subject possible. I it a perfect way to help teachers that are don't always have ideas for planning a course. The fact that teachers help teachers around the District is a really open minded situation. They are making a huge step ahead in a lot of way. Online collaborative writing for teachers will probably be a future trend and we will have to work with it. You can find the web page of beyond textbooks: http://beyondtextbooks.org/ .
Also, you can read their last newsletter to plenty understand what their purpose is about.I think we have to follow the trend of ICT in our teaching manners. Back in the days, having a computer in the school was a something big. Now, we have to teach in a way that technologies are involved. As per the conclusion of the experience of Kovavic, Bubas & Zlatovic, we do have have to agree with their results that use of a Wiki is a useful and innovative way of enriching the learning environment of students. We have to folow the trend and deal with the fact that we are living in a technological world and kids are really at ease with it. Collaborating with a group of teacher can really open the teaching and reach another level. We could obtain lesson plan that would exceed what we think is acceptable.
What do you think about it???
Hope to read you soon.
Marty Mart
http://beyondtextbooks.org/
I definately agree with your post. ICTs are taking the teaching profession to a whole new level. What an exciting way for students to learn and for teachers to teach!
ReplyDeleteHey Marty Mart, thanks for posting about this fascinating topic. I believe that you're right about the fact that ICT's are everywhere now and we should take advantage of the fact that students use them extensively, to integrate activities or teaching aspects, since it stimulates them in different ways. I also share your opinion regarding the fact that it enriches the learning process and challenges them to open their minds and go beyond the traditionnal in-class course. Can't wait to get sushis on thursday and I am looking forward to continuying this interesting conversation.
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Nabbsky
Hey Marty Mart!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you when you say that we have to follow the trend of ICTs in our teaching manner. Nowadays, students get bored very easily so we have to build our courses so that they are entertaining. I like the fact that you shared very interesting links.